The average train between Swansea and Penrith takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 Swansea and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Penrith station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Swansea to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Swansea to Penrith train tickets online with Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Swansea and Penrith is 347.7 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 46m.