Train Penrith to Cardiff from £112 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Cardiff takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 23m
Duration: 260 mi
Distance: £112
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 56m

£94–161

Penrith to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Penrith and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:21 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
2:23 PM → 6:45 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
4:23 PM → 8:51 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
7:02 PM → 12:13 AM
Arrives next day
5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 4:43 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 6:45 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:54 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 6:53 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
3:23 PM → 7:42 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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