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Penrith and Eden Museum
Town museum in a former school with displays on Penrith, local farming, railways and archaeology. A useful introduction to the area.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£23
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
4 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
4 h 8 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Huddersfield to Penrith is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Huddersfield to Penrith will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Huddersfield to Penrith, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 8 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Penrith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 130 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Huddersfield to Penrith:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Huddersfield to Penrith costing on average £33.
Other travel options to Penrith take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Huddersfield to Penrith trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:23 Huddersfield | 4h08 | 12:31 Penrith | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Huddersfield to Penrith run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 3:40 |
Last train 21:47 |
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Town museum in a former school with displays on Penrith, local farming, railways and archaeology. A useful introduction to the area.
Historic house and military museum covering the Border Regiment and county regiments. Includes uniforms, medals and stories from Cumbria's soldiers.
A restored country house near Penrith with collections, period interiors and landscaped grounds. Suitable for visitors wanting history beyond the town.
Beacon Hill parkland above Penrith with woodland paths, open lawns and far-reaching views. Popular for an easy walk and sunset viewpoints.
A scenic section of the valley west of Penrith, popular for walking, riverside views and access to villages and fells.
Elegant town square framed by historic buildings and shops. A practical starting point for exploring central Penrith on foot.
A classic Cumberland sausage made in a long coil with pepper and herbs. It is a defining Cumbrian speciality often linked with local farming traditions.
A rich fruit cake from Cumbria made with dried fruit, spices and tea, traditionally eaten with Wensleydale cheese in the region.
A traditional Cumbrian celebration cake with currants, butter and spices, baked flat and sliced for tea, fairs and family gatherings.
Popular town-centre restaurant known for Turkish and Mediterranean cooking, generous portions and a lively, friendly atmosphere.
Established Penrith café and bakery known for breakfasts, lunches, cakes and good coffee in a busy, casual setting.
Smart but relaxed restaurant at North Lakes Hotel, serving modern British dishes with local produce in a polished setting.
Moderate for the UK. Accommodation is often cheaper than major cities, while dining and local transport are fairly typical for a popular Lake District gateway.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. In cafés and pubs, tipping is optional but appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Huddersfield 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.

Most Huddersfield to Penrith trains use the Huddersfield to Penrith station pair. Use this guide to compare Huddersfield and Penrith train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Huddersfield has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Huddersfield.
Wi-Fi is available at Huddersfield. ATMs are available at Huddersfield.
Ticket office support is available at Huddersfield.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Huddersfield: Parking, WC.
Available at Huddersfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Huddersfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access the subway and platforms 4 to 8. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay), Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
Penrith has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Penrith.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Penrith: Parking, WC.
Available at Penrith: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penrith: 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.
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