Penrith to Cambridge Trains

Penrith to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Cambridge takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 48m

Duration

343 mi

Distance

£156

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

Penrith to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Penrith and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:02 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:59 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:59 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:01 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 11m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:05 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
4:04 PM → 8:14 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 10:14 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
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