The average train between Inverness and Penrith takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 4 times a day between Inverness and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Penrith station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Inverness to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Inverness to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Inverness and Penrith is 325.8 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 28m.
