The average train between Montrose and Penrith takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Montrose 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 3 hours between Montrose and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montrose is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Penrith at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Montrose to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Montrose station and arriving at Penrith station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Montrose to Penrith train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Montrose station.
Montrose to Penrith train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Montrose to Penrith train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Montrose and Penrith is 228.2 km. The road distance is 333 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Montrose to Carlisle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £65–90 and the journey takes 3h 14m.