The average train between Penrith and Liverpool takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Liverpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Penrith to Liverpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Liverpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Penrith to Liverpool train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Penrith and Liverpool is 140.3 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Liverpool Lime Street via Preston in around 2h 21m.