The average train between Grantham and Penrith takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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 2 hours between Grantham and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Penrith at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Penrith station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Grantham to Penrith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Penrith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Grantham to Penrith train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grantham and Penrith is 239.5 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Penrith North Lakes via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 12m.