Visiting Penrith

Penrith is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Penrith?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Penrith then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Penrith!

FAQs About Penrith

How Do I Get To Penrith?

Driving directions to Penrith:

  1. From Keswick: Take the A66 east towards Penrith. It's a 20-minute drive.
  2. From Carlisle: Take the M6 south until junction 40. Then take the A66 east towards Penrith. It's a 20-minute drive.

Rail directions to Penrith:

  1. From London: Take a Virgin Trains service to Penrith North Lakes station. The journey takes just over 3 hours.
  2. From Edinburgh: Take a ScotRail service to Penrith North Lakes station. The journey takes just over 2 hours.

If you're in the Lake District, you can take a bus from most towns to Penrith. Otherwise, driving or taking a train from London or Edinburgh are the easiest options.

What's The Nearest Airport To Penrith?

The closest airport to Penrith is Newcastle International Airport, which is approximately 57 miles away. Another option is Manchester Airport, which is approximately 89 miles away. From Newcastle Airport, take the A69 and A686 to reach Penrith. From Manchester Airport, take the M56 and M6 to reach Penrith.

Where Is Penrith?