The average train between Gloucester and Penrith takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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 every 4 hours between Gloucester and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 10:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Penrith station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Gloucester to Penrith train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Penrith train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Gloucester to Penrith train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gloucester and Penrith is 313.2 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 37m.