The average train between Sellafield and Penrith takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Sellafield 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 Sellafield and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sellafield is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sellafield to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Sellafield station and arriving at Penrith station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Sellafield to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sellafield station.
Sellafield to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Sellafield to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sellafield and Penrith is 55.3 km. The road distance is 109 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Sellafield to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m.