What is the travel distance from Edinburgh to Penrith?

The distance between Edinburgh and Penrith is approximately 146 km (91 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Penrith?

Buses departing from Bus Station in Edinburgh will take you to Penrith Bus Stop in Penrith.

Bus Edinburgh to Penrith from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Penrith on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:37pm	Edinburgh Airport	4h 53m	2:30am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	Cheapest
Bus	9:43pm	Newbridge	4h 47m	2:30am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	Fastest
Bus	9:15pm	Bus Station	5h 15m	2:30am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Edinburgh Haymarket Station South (Stop HH)	5h 5m	2:30am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Edinburgh Princess Street (Stop PU)	5h 10m	2:30am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Penrith. The journey takes about 1 hour 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

1h 36mAverage Duration

147 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $47	Average Duration5h 2m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $284	Average Duration1h 36m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $20	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Penrith?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Stops in Penrith

A
Penrith Bus Stop
Ullswater Rd, Penrith CA11, UK
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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Penrith by bus

What is the travel distance from Edinburgh to Penrith?
The distance between Edinburgh and Penrith is approximately 146 km (91 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Penrith?
Buses departing from Bus Station in Edinburgh will take you to Penrith Bus Stop in Penrith.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$16

11-21

$31

Today

$20

11-23

$31

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The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Penrith was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Penrith, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $37 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Penrith based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-23.