Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£17

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£37

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 28 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 30 m

Trains on 18 Sept

15

Distance

146 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 15 trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR), including 12 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.

  • Avanti West CoastW34265
    6:521h30
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:22Penrith station (PNR)
    £171One-way
    0 changes
  • Avanti West CoastW33801 · W34026
    18:522h47
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    21:39Penrith station (PNR)
    £171One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West CoastW00587
    14:521h29
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    16:21Penrith station (PNR)
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • Avanti West CoastW34124
    12:521h29
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    14:21Penrith station (PNR)
    £251One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84877
    20:121h35
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    21:47Penrith station (PNR)
    £331One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £36.

Distance: 146 km

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Coach

£36

Average Price

£17

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 22m

Average total duration

3h 52m

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) is a coach with an average price of £17.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR):

A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) costing on average £36.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Penrith station (PNR) take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Penrith station (PNR) including taking a train and coach.

Live departures

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) train times

The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Avanti West CoastW33933+Transpennine ExpressW84903
Delayed
7:52 8:52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h57
10:49 Penrith station (PNR)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW00587
On time
14:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h29
16:21 Penrith station (PNR)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84923
On time
16:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h37
17:48 Penrith station (PNR)
0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW34268+Transpennine ExpressW84873
On time
16:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h56
18:48 Penrith station (PNR)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84928
On time
18:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h36
19:48 Penrith station (PNR)
0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW33861 · W34026
On time
18:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h47
21:39 Penrith station (PNR)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84877
On time
20:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h35
21:47 Penrith station (PNR)
0 changesdirect
Friday 18 September
Transpennine ExpressW848966:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h36
7:48 Penrith station (PNR)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW342656:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h30
8:22 Penrith station (PNR)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW849018:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h34
9:46 Penrith station (PNR)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW33933+Transpennine ExpressW849038:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h57
10:49 Penrith station (PNR)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8490710:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h36
11:47 Penrith station (PNR)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW3406010:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h28
12:20 Penrith station (PNR)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8491212:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h36
13:48 Penrith station (PNR)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW3412412:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h29
14:21 Penrith station (PNR)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8491814:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h36
15:48 Penrith station (PNR)0 changesdirect

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Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail or Avanti West Coast offer trains services from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR).
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Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trip or Raileurope?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR)

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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 19:14. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 1h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Distance
146 km
Average train duration
1h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 25m
First train
4:54
Last train
19:14
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Penrith station (PNR) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 34m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£19
Transpennine Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
3h 16m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£56
Northern Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£17
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) 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 station (PNR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £36.
The train journey from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) covers a distance of 146 km and takes approximately 1h 25m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) is 146 km.
The first train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) leaves at 4:54.
The last train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) departs at 19:14.
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR).
Yes, there is a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Penrith station (PNR). The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
To get from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR).
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) is by coach, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith is considered scenic, offering views of the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, the picturesque landscapes of the Lothians, and glimpses of the historic Hadrian's Wall as you approach Cumbria.
Yes, a day trip from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith is feasible. The journey takes 1h 25m and covers 146 km. There are 6 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Penrith station (PNR)

Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Penrith station (PNR) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Edinburgh
Arrival train stations in Penrith
Edinburgh WaverleyPrinces St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre

BusUk090 · 12m · £0.90 · every ~32 min

Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services

Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.

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