The average train between Hull and Penrith takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 hourly between Hull and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Penrith at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Penrith station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Hull to Penrith train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Penrith train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Hull to Penrith train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hull and Penrith is 187.9 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Penrith North Lakes via Leeds and Preston in around 4h 25m.