The average train between Fort William and Penrith takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Penrith station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Fort William to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Fort William to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Fort William and Penrith is 281 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 6h 1m.
