The average train between Didcot and Penrith takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Didcot 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 Didcot and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 10:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Didcot 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.
No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Penrith station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Didcot to Penrith train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Didcot to Penrith train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Didcot to Penrith train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Didcot and Penrith is 354.6 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Penrith North Lakes via Oxford and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 41m.