Bus from Penrith to London
2 direct routes · 410–545 min · first and last bus 11:15 (weekdays); night service UKN31 runs at 02:35.
Next buses to London as of 18:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penrith, 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 | 02:35 | 02:35 | Booth's Supermarket (o/s) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Leeds, Sheffield & Northampton |
| 590 | National Express | ~545 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 11:15 | 11:15 | Rail Station (o/s) | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Tebay, Manchester, Birmingham & Milton Keynes |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penrith 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 Penrith to London?
2 routes run directly from Penrith to London: the UKN31 (FlixBus), the 590 (National Express). The most frequent is the UKN31, once each weekday — board at Booth's Supermarket (o/s) and get off at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound), about 410 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penrith to London?
Between 410 minutes on the UKN31 and 545 on the 590, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Leeds, Sheffield, Northampton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penrith to London?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 11:15 — and night service UKN31 runs at 02:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penrith to London?
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.