How far is Glasgow from Penrith?

Glasgow and Penrith are 102 miles (164 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Penrith?

Buses traveling from Glasgow to Penrith leave from Buchanan Bus Station and arrive at Penrith Bus Stop.

Bus Glasgow to Penrith from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Glasgow to Penrith on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55pm	Glasgow	2h 35m	2:30am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:14pm	Newhouse Hotel Stop	4h 16m	2:30am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:32 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Penrith

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Penrith. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

93 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $29	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $145	Average Duration1h 38m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $18	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Penrith?

Stops in Glasgow

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Buchanan Bus Station
Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UK
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Stops in Penrith

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Penrith Bus Stop
Ullswater Rd, Penrith CA11, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers have praised the service for being very smooth, efficient, and punctual. However, there were instances where buses did not appear on time and passengers found it challenging to get information due to a lack of staff assistance.

National Express Glasgow Penrith recent customer reviews

Bus didn’t appear for half an hour. Didn’t know if it was coming at all as no one to ask.

Alison P.

February 2, 2023

Very smooth and efficient and right on time!

Lesley W.

May 19, 2024

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Glasgow to Penrith by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$15

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$10

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The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Penrith was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $19 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Penrith based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-27.