How to get from London to Penrith
- 390 km as the crow flies
- 14 train departures a day with Avanti West Coast
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We compared the ways to travel from London to Penrith. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 06m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 390 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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- 1London → PenrithtrainAvanti West Coast·3h 06m
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Search my dateDepartures from London to Penrith
Avanti West Coast runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:30 and the last at 19:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 14 | 07:30 | 19:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Penrith works
Start with a Avanti West Coast train from London to Penrith, about 3h 6m. In total it's roughly €41 over 3h 6m, direct, no transfers.
London to Penrith: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Penrith?
The most useful route takes about 3h 06m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from London to Penrith?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 07:30 and the last at 19:30, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Penrith?
14 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 07:30 and 19:30.
How far is Penrith from London?
About 390 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Penrith cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €41. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Penrith?
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Penrith?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Avanti West Coast
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026