Train Cardiff to Penrith from £115 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Penrith takes 5h 37m 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 37m
Duration: 261 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Cardiff to Penrith train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Penrith at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

8:42 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 5:51 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 22, 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, June 23, 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 Wednesday, June 24, 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 Thursday, June 25, 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 Friday, June 26, 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, June 27, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:31 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:46 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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