The average train between Nottingham and Penrith takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 2 hours between Nottingham and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Penrith station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Nottingham to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Nottingham to Penrith train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Nottingham and Penrith is 217.7 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 16m.