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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Penrith to London
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penrith to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penrith to London will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 5 trains that leave Penrith for London 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 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 41 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.
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Compare coach, train and flight for Penrith to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 £17, and a flight costs an average of £51.
Distance: 393 km
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£89 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £174 Average Price |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m 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
Penrith to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Penrith to London trains for tomorrow, Sunday 11 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:18 Penrith | 3h46 | 14:04 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:03 Penrith | 3h16 | 14:19 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:05 Penrith | 3h31 | 15:36 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:21 Penrith | 3h43 | 17:04 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Penrith to London
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Trains from Penrith to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 393 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 393 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 05:17 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Penrith to London trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Penrith and London from £17. 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 Penrith to London
On average, 11 or 12 daily direct trains services run between Penrith and London between Monday and Saturday inclusive. A number of additional services require a single change, usually at Crewe or Lancaster. Slightly fewer services operate on Sundays but passengers still have a choice of several direct trains. The fastest service takes around 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete the journey.
Which train companies travel from Penrith to London?
Virgin Trains operates the service between Penrith and London. On non-direct services, the company operates both legs of the journey.
How long is the train from Penrith to London?
The length of the train journey between Penrith and London depends on the time of departure and the day of the week. Depending on the service selected, passengers choosing a direct train can expect a journey time of between 3 hours and about 4 hours 30 minutes. Train services requiring a change are not noticeably slower, and usually take between 3 and 4 hours to complete the journey.
How many trains are there from Penrith to London?
Around 25 train services travel between Penrith and London each weekday and on Saturdays. Around half of these are direct while the others incorporate a single change. The first service of the day leaves early in the morning and the last in the early evening. On Sundays, around 20 services operate on the route.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Penrith to London?
Departure train station: Located just under a mile from the centre of the town of Penrith, Penrith station has a public car park, good local bus links and a taxi rank. National Express coaches also serve the station. Vending machines offer cold drinks and snacks. Step-free access to all platforms benefits passengers with mobility problems, heavy luggage or pushchairs.
Arrival train station: London Euston is situated in central London, close to several other mainline stations, including St Pancras. Passengers arriving at Euston may find it most convenient to continue their journey by tube. The Victoria line and both branches of the Northern line serve Euston, while the nearby Euston Square underground station is on the Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan lines. Euston station also has a large taxi rank and a bus station. The station concourse offers extensive eating and shopping facilities.
FAQs: Penrith to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penrith to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Penrith and London
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- 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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LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
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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.
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost 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)
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
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