The average train between York and Penrith takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Penrith. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Penrith station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
York to Penrith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Penrith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your York to Penrith train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between York and Penrith is 134.2 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from York to Penrith North Lakes via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 3h 9m.