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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Penrith
Cheapest price
£137
Average price
£137
Fastest journey
6 h 4 m
Average duration
6 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Penrith is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Penrith will cost around £137 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £137.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cambridge 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 334 km distance in an average of 6 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 4 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 train for Cambridge to Penrith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Penrith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 334 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Penrith
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Trains from Cambridge to Penrith run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 19:02. The fastest train covers the 334 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 334 km |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 19:02 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Cambridge to Penrith trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Cambridge and Penrith from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge to Penrith train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Penrith
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
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Bike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- 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: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
ParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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