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Cardiff to Penrith trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Penrith takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 7m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
  3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakestrain train
5h 21m
£94–166

Cardiff to Penrith train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Penrith at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Penrith, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Penrith North Lakes via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 5h 21m.

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