Exeter to Penrith Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Penrith takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.

6h 38m
Duration: 339 mi
Distance: £156
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 9m

£133–202

Exeter to Penrith train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Exeter and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:28 PM → 7:46 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 8:48 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
7:27 PM → 11:49 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:27 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 5:51 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:48 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 7:43 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:27 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:48 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:27 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:48 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:27 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:48 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:27 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:48 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

9:27 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:48 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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