London to Penrith train with Avanti West Coast

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.