Chester to Penrith Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Penrith takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

2h 23m
Duration: 116 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 25m

£36–66

Chester to Penrith train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Penrith at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:23 PM → 8:35 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:25 PM → 9:35 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:26 PM → 10:36 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
11:22 PM → 7:37 AM
Arrives next day
8h 15m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 1:31 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 1:31 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:21 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:39 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 12:35 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
11:36 AM → 1:35 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 2:34 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 1:31 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:52 AM → 9:42 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 1:31 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.