The average train between Edinburgh and Penrith takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:48 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Penrith station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
Edinburgh to Penrith train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Penrith train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Edinburgh to Penrith train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and Penrith is 145.7 km. The road distance is 191 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 4 times a day.
