The average train between Penrith and Edinburgh takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith to Edinburgh. 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 Penrith and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penrith station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.
Penrith to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Penrith to Edinburgh train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and Edinburgh is 145.7 km. The road distance is 191 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 3 times a day.
