The average train between Penrith and Tyldesley takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Tyldesley. 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 Tyldesley. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Tyldesley at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Tyldesley. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Tyldesley station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Penrith to Tyldesley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Tyldesley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Atherton station.
Book your Penrith to Tyldesley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Tyldesley is 129.5 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Atherton via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 44m.