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Outbound fromMeadowhall to Penrith (North Lakes) by train
It takes an average of 4h 20m to travel from Meadowhall to Penrith (North Lakes) by train, over a distance of around 102 miles (164 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Meadowhall to Penrith (North Lakes) and tickets for this journey start from £42.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:18 | |
| Departure station | Meadowhall | |
| Arrival station | Penrith (North Lakes) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 50m | |
| Distance | 102 miles (164 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £42.80 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Taking the train from Meadowhall to Penrith (North Lakes) in 2 hours 50 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Meadowhall to Penrith (North Lakes)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 20 minutes to travel the 102 miles (164 km) from Meadowhall to Penrith (North Lakes) by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 50 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express 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 Meadowhall to Penrith (North Lakes) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £42.80. 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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