The average train between Ayr and Penrith takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Penrith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ayr and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Penrith station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Ayr to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Ayr to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ayr and Penrith is 148.7 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central in around 2h 49m.