The average train between Inverness and Penrith takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 Inverness and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Penrith at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Penrith station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Inverness to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Inverness to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Penrith is 325.8 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket in around 5h 47m.