The average train between Leeds and Penrith takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Penrith station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Leeds to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Leeds to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leeds and Penrith is 124.6 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Penrith North Lakes via Preston in around 2h 48m.