Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Penrith to see all of its attractions.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 92
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 50 miles from Penrith.

Train

Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Penrith takes 195 miles and will cost you around S$ 75. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 46 for a journey of 405 miles.

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 50 miles from Penrith.

Train

Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Penrith takes 195 miles and will cost you around S$ 75. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 46 for a journey of 405 miles.

Airports near Penrith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
MANManchester
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,949 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,316 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 Westmorland Hotel Tebay, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

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Westmorland Hotel Tebay
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 204+
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Yha Helvellyn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 52+
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The Ullswater Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 179+
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North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 183+
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Shap Wells Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 165+
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Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay S$ 2.70 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 S$ 32.31 and S$ 43.07. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.70 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 S$ 32.31 and S$ 43.07. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.