The average train between Waterloo Station and Penrith takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Penrith at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Penrith station via Penrith North Lakes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Waterloo Station to Penrith train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Waterloo Station to Penrith train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Penrith train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Penrith is 393.4 km. The road distance is 453 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 1m.