What is the distance between London and Penrith?

London and Penrith are 244 miles (393 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Penrith from London, chances are that your bus will depart from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Penrith Bus Stop. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus London to Penrith from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Penrith on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Golders Green	8h	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h 15m	5:15am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	Fastest
Bus	9:40am	Golders Green	8h	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	5:15am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Golders Green	8h	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for London to Penrith on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Victoria Coach Station	8h 40m	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h 15m	5:15am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Victoria Coach Station	8h 40m	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	5:15am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Victoria Coach Station	8h 40m	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for London to Penrith on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 45m	5:15am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h 15m	5:15am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Victoria Coach Station	8h 40m	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	10h 15m	5:15am	Penrith (Brunswick Road)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Victoria Coach Station	8h 40m	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for London to Penrith on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Victoria Coach Station	8h 40m	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:40am	Golders Green	8h	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Victoria Coach Station	8h 40m	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Victoria Coach Station	8h 40m	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Victoria Coach Station	8h 10m	5:40pm	Penrith Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Penrith

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Penrith. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

244 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $137	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $438	Average Duration3h 6m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $49	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Penrith?

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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Stops in Penrith

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

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 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

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers have praised the excellent drivers and overall great experience with only a slight delay of 10 minutes at the final destination, despite challenging weather conditions.

National Express London Penrith recent customer reviews

Only 10 minutes late at final destination, driving in arduous weather, well done

Carol K.

December 8, 2023

Excellent driver and gr8 experience

Matthew C.

November 7, 2022

Safe drive and confutable

Salim D.

March 13, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Penrith by bus

What is the distance between London and Penrith?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to 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

$25

11/21

$74

Today

$25

11/23

$29

11/24

$19

11/25

$22

11/26

$22

11/27

$19

The cheapest trip from London to Penrith was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $88 for a bus ticket from London to Penrith based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.