The average train between Barrow in Furness and Penrith takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrow in Furness 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 Barrow in Furness and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barrow in Furness is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barrow in Furness to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Barrow in Furness station and arriving at Penrith station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Barrow in Furness to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barrow-in-Furness station.
Barrow in Furness to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Barrow in Furness to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Barrow in Furness and Penrith is 68.8 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Penrith North Lakes via Lancaster in around 1h 54m.