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. 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

Penrith in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8603
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8603
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Penrith. 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 Edinburgh, which is about 146 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Penrith takes 266 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,251. From Manchester, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,503 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 80 km from Penrith.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Penrith. 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 Edinburgh, which is about 146 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Penrith takes 266 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,251. From Manchester, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,503 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Penrith

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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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 ₹ 10,979 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,837 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

Yha Helvellyn - Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,585+
North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,239+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,842+
Yha Patterdale
2 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
₹ 3,169+

Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,852 and ₹ 2,469. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,852 and ₹ 2,469. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.