The average train between Penrith and St Bees Station takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith to St Bees Station. 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 St Bees Station. 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 St Bees Station at 1:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 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 St Bees Station. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at St Bees Station station via Whitehaven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Penrith to St Bees Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Penrith to St Bees Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Penrith to St Bees Station train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and St Bees Station is 57.1 km. The road distance is 101 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Whitehaven hourly. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 1h 9m.