The average train between Liverpool and Penrith takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Penrith at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Penrith station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Liverpool to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Liverpool to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Liverpool and Penrith is 140.3 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Penrith North Lakes via Wigan North Western in around 2h 27m.