The average train between Chester and Penrith takes 2h 18m 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.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:52 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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Penrith station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Chester to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Chester to Penrith train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester and Penrith is 164.3 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Penrith North Lakes via Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 25m.