The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Penrith takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Penrith at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Penrith station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Southend-on-Sea to Penrith train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Penrith train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Penrith train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Penrith is 417.9 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Penrith North Lakes via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 6m.