The average train between Penrith and Peterborough takes 5h 33m 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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 11m • 2 changesWant 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 Carlisle station and arriving at Peterborough station via Newcastle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Penrith to Peterborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
Penrith to Peterborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
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The distance between Penrith and Peterborough is 285.5 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Peterborough via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 4h 58m.