The average train between Irvine and Penrith takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine 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 Irvine and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Penrith at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Penrith station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Irvine to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Irvine to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Irvine and Penrith is 160.6 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central in around 2h 31m.