What is the best way to travel from Penrith to Manchester?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Manchester from Penrith. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Penrith?
You can reach Manchester with just £14 by taking a Bus from National Express, 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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National Express2h 40m014:05PenrithTrain Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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National Express2h 35m011:15PenrithTrain Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express2h 40m014:05PenrithTrain Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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National Express2h 35m011:15PenrithTrain Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express2h 40m014:05PenrithTrain Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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National Express2h 35m011:15PenrithTrain Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express2h 40m014:05PenrithTrain Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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National Express2h 35m011:15PenrithTrain Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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Northern2h 48m007:34PenrithLangwathby Train Station10:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Langwathby Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 07:34:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 10:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 48m
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Northern3h 21m010:01PenrithLangwathby Train Station13:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Langwathby Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 10:01:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 13:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 21m
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Northern2h 49m011:33PenrithLangwathby Train Station14:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Langwathby Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 11:33:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 14:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 49m
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What are the fastest trips from Penrith to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from Penrith in just 2h 35m with a Bus from National Express. 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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National Express2h 35m011:15PenrithTrain Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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National Express2h 40m014:05PenrithTrain Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express2h 35m011:15PenrithTrain Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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National Express2h 40m014:05PenrithTrain Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express2h 35m011:15PenrithTrain Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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National Express2h 40m014:05PenrithTrain Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express2h 35m011:15PenrithTrain Station13:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 11:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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National Express2h 40m014:05PenrithTrain Station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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Northern2h 48m007:34PenrithLangwathby Train Station10:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Langwathby Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 07:34:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 10:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 48m
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Northern2h 49m011:33PenrithLangwathby Train Station14:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Langwathby Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 11:33:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 14:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 49m
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Northern3h 21m010:01PenrithLangwathby Train Station13:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Langwathby Train Station, Penrith (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 10:01:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 13:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 21m
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Bus from Penrith to Manchester
What are the most popular stations in Penrith and Manchester?
In Penrith, you will usually depart from Motorway Service Station, Train Station or Langwathby Train Station, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, 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 Manchester from Penrith? With 2 connections between 4 Bus and Train 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 Penrith and Manchester, you can pay as low as £14 with a Bus from National Express.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 Bus from National Express: you will get to Manchester in just 2h 35m.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 Penrith and Manchester are National Express and Northern, 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 Penrith and Manchester 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 Lowther or to Salford, and look at flights from Carlisle Lake Airport, and landing at Liverpool 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 Penrith to Manchester?
The most popular companies between Penrith and Manchester, are National Express and Northern. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Northern
All you need to know when you travel from Penrith to Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Penrith to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Penrith to Manchester
How can I reach Manchester from Penrith?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Manchester from Penrith.
How far is Manchester from Penrith?
The distance between Penrith and Manchester is 135.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Penrith and Manchester?
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 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 23 kgs, and a flight 33 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Penrith to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester with just £14 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Manchester?
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 Manchester in just 2h 35m with a Bus from National Express.
More routes to Penrith and to Manchester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Penrith and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Penrith
- Birmingham to Penrith
- Bournemouth to Penrith
- Brighton to Penrith
- Carlisle to Penrith
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- London to Penrith
- Manchester Airport to Penrith
- Manchester to Penrith
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Penrith
- Newport (Wales) to Penrith
- Preston to Penrith
- Sheffield to Penrith
- Southampton to Penrith
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- Birmingham Airport to Manchester
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- Bournemouth to Manchester
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