The average train between Cumbernauld and Penrith takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cumbernauld 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 4 hours between Cumbernauld and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cumbernauld is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Penrith at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cumbernauld to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld station and arriving at Penrith station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Cumbernauld to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cumbernauld station.
Cumbernauld to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Cumbernauld to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cumbernauld and Penrith is 162.4 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Cumbernauld to Penrith North Lakes via Motherwell in around 2h 20m.