The average train between Penrith and Wales takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith to Wales. 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 3 hours between Penrith and Wales. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Wales at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Wales. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Wales station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Penrith to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Penrith to Wales train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Penrith and Wales is 271.7 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 4h 52m.