Penrith to Bristol Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Bristol takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 25m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain

4h 44m

£91–164

Penrith to Bristol train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Penrith and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Bristol at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

11:14 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 7:13 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
4:22 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:18 AM → 3:34 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 4:35 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 6:33 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penrith to Bristol? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.