The average train between Penrith and Peterborough takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. 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 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Peterborough station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Penrith to Peterborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Penrith to Peterborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Penrith to Peterborough train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penrith and Peterborough is 285.5 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Peterborough via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 4h 46m.