The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR)
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
146 km
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 £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Penrith station (PNR) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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 and train 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 prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 146 km
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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, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C73830 | On time 18:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h37 | 19:48 Penrith station (PNR) | 0 changesdirect | |
W01960 | On time 18:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h27 | 20:19 Penrith station (PNR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 08:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h01 | 11:01 Penrith station (PNR) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h35 | 10:48 Penrith station (PNR) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 19:12 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Penrith station (PNR) trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express 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.
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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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Penrith station (PNR)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- 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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