The average train between Holyhead and Penrith takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Penrith at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Penrith station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Holyhead to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Holyhead to Penrith train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holyhead and Penrith is 194.3 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Penrith North Lakes via Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 15m.