The average train between Peterborough and Penrith takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough to Penrith. 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 2 hours between Peterborough and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Penrith at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Penrith station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Peterborough to Penrith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Penrith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Peterborough to Penrith train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Penrith is 285.5 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Penrith North Lakes via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 28m.