The average train between Penrith and Bradford takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Bradford. 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 Penrith and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Bradford at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Bradford station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Penrith to Bradford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Bradford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Penrith to Bradford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and Bradford is 116.9 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Bradford Interchange via Preston in around 2h 54m.