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Outbound fromWidnes to Penrith (North Lakes) by train
It takes an average of 4h 57m to travel from Widnes to Penrith (North Lakes) by train, over a distance of around 89 miles (143 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from Widnes to Penrith (North Lakes) and tickets for this journey start from £40.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:17 | |
| Departure station | Widnes | |
| Arrival station | Penrith (North Lakes) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 32m | |
| Distance | 89 miles (143 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £40.40 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Widnes to Penrith (North Lakes) by train
Looking to travel from Widnes to Penrith (North Lakes) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 57 minutes to travel from Widnes to Penrith (North Lakes) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 32 minutes though. You'll usually find 5 trains per day running along the 89 miles (143 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Penrith (North Lakes), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to get to Penrith (North Lakes). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Widnes to Penrith (North Lakes) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £40.40.
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Cheap train tickets from Widnes to Penrith (North Lakes)
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Consider a Season Ticket
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