The average train between Burnley and Penrith takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Penrith station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Burnley to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Burnley to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Burnley and Penrith is 102.9 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Penrith North Lakes via Preston in around 1h 45m.