What is the best way to travel from Carlisle to Penrith?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Penrith from Carlisle?
You can reach Penrith with just £4 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Avanti West Coast0h 14m017:53CarlisleCentral Station18:07PenrithTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 17:53:00 to Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m
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Avanti West Coast0h 14m018:46CarlisleCentral Station19:00PenrithTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 18:46:00 to Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m
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Avanti West Coast0h 14m019:50CarlisleCentral Station20:04PenrithTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 19:50:00 to Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 20:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m
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TransPennine Express0h 14m011:34CarlisleCentral Station11:48PenrithTrain Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:34:00 to Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m
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TransPennine Express0h 14m012:33CarlisleCentral Station12:47PenrithTrain Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 12:33:00 to Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m
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FlixBus0h 35m001:55CarlisleCoach Station02:30PenrithTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 01:55:00 to Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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What are the fastest trips from Carlisle to Penrith?
You can get to Penrith from Carlisle in just 0h 14m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Avanti West Coast0h 14m017:53CarlisleCentral Station18:07PenrithTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 17:53:00 to Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m
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Avanti West Coast0h 14m018:46CarlisleCentral Station19:00PenrithTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 18:46:00 to Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m
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Avanti West Coast0h 14m019:50CarlisleCentral Station20:04PenrithTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 19:50:00 to Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 20:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m
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TransPennine Express0h 14m011:34CarlisleCentral Station11:48PenrithTrain Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:34:00 to Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m
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TransPennine Express0h 14m012:33CarlisleCentral Station12:47PenrithTrain Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 12:33:00 to Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m
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FlixBus0h 35m001:55CarlisleCoach Station02:30PenrithTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 01:55:00 to Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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Bus from Carlisle to Penrith
What are the most popular stations in Carlisle and Penrith?
In Carlisle, you will usually depart from MacDonalds Coach Station, Central Station or Coach Station, while in Penrith you will be arriving at Train Station, Motorway Service Station or Langwathby Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Penrith from Carlisle? With 3 connections between 1 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Carlisle and Penrith, you can pay as low as £4 with a Train from Avanti West Coast.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Penrith in just 0h 14m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Carlisle and Penrith are Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Carlisle and Penrith is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Carlisle Lake Airport or to Lowther, and look at flights from Carlisle Lake Airport, and landing at Carlisle Lake Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Carlisle to Penrith?
The most popular companies between Carlisle and Penrith, are Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express
All you need to know when you travel from Carlisle to Penrith
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Carlisle to Penrith. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Carlisle to Penrith
How can I reach Penrith from Carlisle?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Penrith from Carlisle.
How far is Penrith from Carlisle?
The distance between Carlisle and Penrith is 27.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Carlisle and Penrith?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 5 kgs, and a flight 7 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Carlisle to Penrith?
You can get to Penrith with just £4 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast.
What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Penrith?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Penrith in just 0h 14m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.
More routes to Carlisle and to Penrith
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Carlisle and to Penrith. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
