The average train between Penrith and New Lanark takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to New Lanark. 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 New Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:36 PM which arrives into New Lanark at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to New Lanark. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at New Lanark station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Penrith to New Lanark train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to New Lanark train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Lanark station.
Book your Penrith to New Lanark train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and New Lanark is 128.6 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Lanark via Motherwell in around 2h 8m.