The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Penrith
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Penrith is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Penrith will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Penrith every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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 Manchester Airport to Penrith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Penrith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 148 km
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2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Penrith train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Penrith trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:04 Manchester Airport | 1h54 | 08:58 Penrith | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:04 Manchester Airport | 1h56 | 10:00 Penrith | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:04 Manchester Airport | 1h56 | 17:00 Penrith | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Airport to Penrith by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Penrith
Trains from Manchester Airport to Penrith run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:04, the last at 19:04. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 07:04 |
Last train 19:04 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Airport to Penrith trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Penrith from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Manchester Airport to Penrith train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport and Penrith
- 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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