The average train between Penrith and Edale takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Edale. 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 Penrith and Edale. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Edale at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Edale. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Edale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Penrith to Edale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Edale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edale station.
Book your Penrith to Edale train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Penrith and Edale is 156.9 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Edale via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 5m.