The average train between Perth and Penrith takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth to Penrith. 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 Perth and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Penrith at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Penrith station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Perth to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Perth to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Perth and Penrith is 196.9 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket in around 3h 56m.