The average train between Congleton and Penrith takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Congleton 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 every 2 hours between Congleton and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Penrith station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Congleton to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.
Congleton to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Congleton to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Congleton and Penrith is 170.9 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 7m.