The average train between Penrith and Ribblehead Viaduct takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith to Ribblehead Viaduct. 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 every 4 hours between Penrith and Ribblehead Viaduct. 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 Ribblehead Viaduct at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Ribblehead Viaduct. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Ribblehead Viaduct station via Ribblehead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Penrith to Ribblehead Viaduct train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Penrith to Ribblehead Viaduct train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ribblehead station.
Book your Penrith to Ribblehead Viaduct train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Ribblehead Viaduct is 56.5 km. The road distance is 127 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Ribblehead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 23m.