Nottingham to Penrith by train

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Overview: trains from Nottingham to Penrith

Find the key information for travelling by train from Nottingham to Penrith, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:03 View journey
Last train 23:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 28m View journey
Distance (km) 218
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey £52.91 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 15m
Train operators 8

Nottingham to Penrith by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Nottingham to Penrith? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 218 kilometres.

Train cost from Nottingham to Penrith

Ready to book tickets from Nottingham to Penrith? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Nottingham and Penrith typically run £52.91.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 3 and a half months in advance.

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Train timetable for travel between Nottingham and Penrith

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Nottingham to Penrith by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:03

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:18

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:20

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:18

  • Average number of daily trains: 23 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 42 minutes

Nottingham to Penrith distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 218 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 28 minutes.

When do tickets between Nottingham and Penrith go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Nottingham and Penrith 3 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your Nottingham to Penrith travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Penrith.

FAQs about the train journey from Nottingham to Penrith

Want to know more about your journey from Nottingham to Penrith? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Nottingham to Penrith covers 218 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.