The average train between Penrith and Saint Bees takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith to Saint Bees. 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 4 times a day between Penrith and Saint Bees. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Saint Bees at 1:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Saint Bees. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Saint Bees station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Penrith to Saint Bees train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Saint Bees train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at St Bees station.
Book your Penrith to Saint Bees train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and Saint Bees is 57.2 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to St Bees via Lancaster in around 3h 45m.