The average train between Prestwick and Penrith takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick 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 hourly between Prestwick and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Penrith station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Prestwick to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Prestwick to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Prestwick and Penrith is 150 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central in around 2h 44m.