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Penrith to Sellafield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Sellafield takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith to Sellafield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 35m
Duration
120 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lancastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
  3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafieldtrain train
4h 6m
£37–69

Penrith to Sellafield train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Penrith and Sellafield. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Sellafield at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited9h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited10h 17m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited10h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 119.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Sellafield, England?

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Sellafield via Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness in around 4h 6m.

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