Bus from London to Penrith
2 direct routes · 410–520 min · first and last bus 09:00 (weekdays); night service UKN31 runs at 22:30.
Next buses to Penrith as of 07:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKN31 | FlixBus | ~410 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:30 | 22:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Booth's Supermarket (o/s) | Northampton, Sheffield & Leeds |
| 590 | National Express | ~520 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:00 | 09:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Rail Station (o/s) | Milton Keynes, Birmingham & Manchester |
Times are for the first boarding point in London on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 590 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Penrith?
2 routes run directly from London to Penrith: the UKN31 (FlixBus), the 590 (National Express). The most frequent is the UKN31, once each weekday — board at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Booth's Supermarket (o/s), about 410 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Penrith?
Between 410 minutes on the UKN31 and 520 on the 590, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Northampton, Sheffield, Leeds on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Penrith?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 09:00 — and night service UKN31 runs at 22:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Penrith?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.