Train Reading to Penrith from £139 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Penrith takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

5h 40m
Duration: 273 mi
Distance: £139
Average price: Every 4 hours
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5h 16m

£112–173

Reading to Penrith train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

10:15 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 6:48 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 10, 2026

10:15 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 6:48 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 11, 2026

10:15 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 6:47 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 12, 2026

10:15 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 6:48 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 13, 2026

10:15 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 6:48 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 14, 2026

10:15 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 6:48 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 15, 2026

10:15 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 6:48 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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