Visiting 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.

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.