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It takes an average of 7h 9m to travel from Ipswich to Penrith (North Lakes) by train, over a distance of around 242 miles (389 km). There are normally 12 trains per day travelling from Ipswich to Penrith (North Lakes) and tickets for this journey start from £52.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:43 | |
| Departure station | Ipswich | |
| Arrival station | Penrith (North Lakes) | |
| Journey time | From 4h 50m | |
| Distance | 242 miles (389 km) | |
| Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £52.50 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Ipswich to Penrith (North Lakes) in 4 hours 50 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Ipswich to Penrith (North Lakes)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 9 minutes to travel the 242 miles (389 km) from Ipswich to Penrith (North Lakes) by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 50 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 12 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Penrith (North Lakes). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Ipswich to Penrith (North Lakes) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £52.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Penrith (North Lakes) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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5. Travel Off-Peak
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