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.

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 October
Estimated hotel price
AED 450
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 450
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Northern Rail. 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 Manchester, which is about 84 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, 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 190 miles and will cost you around AED 187. From London, the ticket costs about AED 224 for a journey of 415 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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Northern Rail. 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 Manchester, which is about 84 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, 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 190 miles and will cost you around AED 187. From London, the ticket costs about AED 224 for a journey of 415 miles.

Airports near Penrith

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,786 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,638 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,909 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,664 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,857 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,208 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 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 AED 421 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 586 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

Norcroft Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 389+
Haweswater Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 620+
Yha Helvellyn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 70+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 332+
North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 521+
Shap Wells Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 416+

Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25.