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Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road by train

First train

04:59

Last train

19:45

Departure station

Penrith (North Lakes)

Arrival station

Bootle Oriel Road

Journey time

From 2h 29m

Distance

85 miles (136 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail

How to travel from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Penrith (North Lakes) and Bootle Oriel Road, which usually take 3 hours 22 minutes to complete the 85 miles (136 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Bootle Oriel Road by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Bootle Oriel Road? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Penrith (North Lakes) and Bootle Oriel Road by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road?

No, there are no direct train services from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road. Travelling from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road leave?

The first train from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road leaves at 04:59. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road leave?

The last train from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road leaves at 19:45. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Penrith (North Lakes) and Bootle Oriel Road by train?

Trains travelling from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road cover a distance of around 85 miles (136 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Penrith (North Lakes) to Bootle Oriel Road

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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