Penrith travel guide
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You're Going to Love Penrith
With a population of 14,793, Penrith is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Penrith deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Penrith
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pooley bridge inn (Finkle St) and The Cross Keys Inn (5 Carleton Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Penrith
How to Get to Penrith
Plane
Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 50 miles from Penrith.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Penrith to London takes 3h 45m and costs around $128 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about $237 for a 4h 21m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Penrith takes 275 miles and will cost you around $100. From London, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 415 miles.
Airlines serving Penrith
Where to stay in Penrith
From 5-star hotels such as the Roundthorn Country House & Luxury Apartments to great affordable options like the The Greyhound Hotel, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $237 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $266 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith
Most booked hotels in Penrith
Hiring a car in Penrith
Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Penrith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.