Cardiff to Penrith Trains

Cardiff to Penrith trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Penrith takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

5h 31m
Duration: 260 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 13m

£87–139

Cardiff to Penrith train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Penrith at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:53 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:46 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 6:48 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:42 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:46 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:31 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 5:37 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:42 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:46 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:42 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:46 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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