The average train between Rugby and Penrith takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 4 hours between Rugby and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Penrith at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Penrith station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Rugby to Penrith train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Penrith train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Rugby to Penrith train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rugby and Penrith is 273.6 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Penrith North Lakes via Crewe in around 3h 24m.