How to get from Penrith to London
- 390 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 19m
- 14 train departures a day with Avanti West Coast
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We compared the ways to travel from Penrith to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 19m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 390 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
390 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Sep 29 | 3h 19mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €37Reading date not recorded | 6h 19m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Sep 293h 19m · directSee Train details
- Bus€37Reading date not recorded6h 19m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Penrith to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Penrith → ManchestertrainTransPennine Express·1h 56m
- 2Manchester → London Borough of Camdenbus
FlixBus·3h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Penrith to London
Avanti West Coast runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:59 and the last at 19:02.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 14 | 05:59 | 19:02 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 29
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusManchester-London Borough of CamdenBook →Avanti West CoastPenrith-LondonBook →On this route you travel with TransPennine Express, FlixBus, Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Penrith to London works
Start with a TransPennine Express train from Penrith to Manchester, about 1h 56m. Transfer in Manchester and continue by FlixBus bus on to London Borough of Camden (3h 45m). In total it's roughly €37 over 6h 19m, 1 transfer.
Penrith to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Penrith to London?
The most useful route takes about 6h 19m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first train from Penrith to London?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 05:59 and the last at 19:02, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Penrith to London?
14 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 05:59 and 19:02.
Is there a bus from Penrith to London?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is London from Penrith?
About 390 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Penrith to London cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €37. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Penrith to London?
On this route you travel with TransPennine Express, FlixBus, Avanti West Coast.
What is the cheapest way to get from Penrith to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: TransPennine Express, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026