The average train between Basingstoke and Penrith takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Basingstoke 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 3 hours between Basingstoke and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Penrith? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Penrith station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Basingstoke to Penrith train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Penrith train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Basingstoke to Penrith train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Basingstoke and Penrith is 394.6 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Penrith North Lakes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 6m.