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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Penrith
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Penrith is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Penrith will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 5 trains that leave London for Penrith 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 393 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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 London to Penrith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Penrith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 393 km
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£101 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £209 Average Price |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to Penrith train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Penrith trains for today, Wednesday 7 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 18:30 London | 3h06 | 21:36 Penrith | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 8 January | |||||
| 08:30 London | 3h01 | 11:31 Penrith | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:30 London | 3h01 | 12:31 Penrith | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:38 London | 4h07 | 13:45 Penrith | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:30 London | 3h01 | 14:31 Penrith | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Penrith
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Trains from London to Penrith run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 393 km distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 393 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 22:38 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from London to Penrith trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between London and Penrith from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Penrith
The distance may be 500 or so miles, but passengers can travel between London Euston and Penrith in under three hours by train, making it an attractive option for work and leisure. The route is operated by Virgin Trains and has at least one scheduled service per hour, often without any need to change.
Which train companies travel from London to Penrith?
This route is operated solely by Virgin Trains. Passengers can travel in comfort on the latest Virgin train services and take advantage of services such as the refreshment trolley, the onboard shop and first class seating, as well as WiFi and digital charging points.
How long is the train from London Euston to Penrith?
The journey between London Euston and Penrith Railway Station can be done in as little as two hours 57 minutes. Most journeys don't exceed three hours 15 minutes, even with a change at Preston for some services. The exception is for the sleeper services at the end of the day, which can have two or three changes and take around seven hours.
How many trains are there from London to Penrith?
There is at least one train scheduled for each hour between around 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. during the week with slightly fewer services at weekends. Most trains run on the half hour each hour and during busy periods a second service operates at around quarter to the hour.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Penrith?
Departure train station: London Euston is one of the busiest and largest railway stations in the capital. Passengers will find food and coffee outlets, newsagents, a pharmacy and retail stores. There are large digital information boards, help desks and ticket facilities, along with a lounge, seating areas, ATMs, bureau de change, WiFi, accessible toilets, baby changing and showers, trolleys and wheelchairs. Onward travel is made easy with the London Underground just underneath the main concourse, as well as taxis and buses that pick up from directly outside the station.
Arrival train station: Penrith Train Station is just a short transfer from Penrith town centre at less than a mile away. It has a car park, taxi pick up point and bus stops nearby. Station facilities include ticketing, toilets with baby changing, seating areas, trolleys, national key toilets, payphones and a post box.
FAQs: London to Penrith train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London and Penrith
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiShopping
ParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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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