The average train between Penrith and Peterborough takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Peterborough. 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 Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Penrith to Peterborough? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Peterborough station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Penrith to Peterborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Peterborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Penrith to Peterborough train tickets online with TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Penrith and Peterborough is 285.5 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Peterborough via Manchester Piccadilly and Doncaster in around 4h 50m.