The average train between Selby and Penrith takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Selby 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 hourly between Selby and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Selby is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Penrith at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Selby to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Selby station and arriving at Penrith station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Selby to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Selby to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Selby to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Selby and Penrith is 147.3 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Selby to Penrith North Lakes via Leeds and Preston in around 3h 55m.