The average train between Halifax and Penrith takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 Halifax and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Penrith station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Halifax to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Halifax to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Halifax and Penrith is 120.9 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Penrith North Lakes via Preston in around 2h 18m.