The average train between Luton and Penrith takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 Luton and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Penrith at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Penrith station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Luton to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Luton to Penrith train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Luton and Penrith is 346.6 km. The road distance is 499 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Penrith North Lakes via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 35m.