The average train between Horwich and Penrith takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Horwich 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 Horwich and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Horwich is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Penrith at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Horwich to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Horwich station and arriving at Penrith station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Horwich to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackrod station.
Horwich to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Horwich to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Horwich and Penrith is 119.1 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Blackrod to Penrith North Lakes via Preston in around 1h 34m.