The average train between Bradford and Penrith takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 Bradford and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Penrith station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Bradford to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.
Bradford to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Bradford to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bradford and Penrith is 116.9 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Penrith North Lakes via Preston in around 2h 29m.