The average train between Blackburn and Penrith takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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 Blackburn and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Penrith station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Blackburn to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Blackburn to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Blackburn and Penrith is 103.4 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Penrith North Lakes via Preston in around 1h 37m.