The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Penrith
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Penrith is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Penrith will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
Of the 1 trains that leave Brighton for Penrith every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 462 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Brighton to Penrith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Penrith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £221.
Distance: 462 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£133 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £221 Average Price |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton to Penrith train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Penrith trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 11 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:39 Brighton | 4h52 | 15:31 Penrith | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Brighton to Penrith by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Penrith
Trains from Brighton to Penrith run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £133 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 18:06. The fastest train covers the 462 km distance in 6h 1m.
Distance 462 km |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £133 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 1m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 18:06 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Brighton to Penrith trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Brighton and Penrith from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to Penrith train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Penrith by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Penrith, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Penrith
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 11:30 - 19:00 Advance purchase tickets are available between 09:10 and 16:30 Monday at Saturday and from 08:00 to 16:30 on a Sunday
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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