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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Penrith to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Penrith
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 80 km from Penrith. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Penrith departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.
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 £61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £387 for a 7h 57m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 10 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 136 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Penrith takes 314 km and will cost you around £20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £52 for a journey of 563 km.
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 Westmorland Hotel Tebay, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 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
Hiring a car in Penrith costs £46 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.66 and £23.54. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.