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Birmingham to Penrith by train
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First train07:15
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Last train18:15
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 24m
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Distance250 kilometres
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Trains per day9
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Avg. journey time2hr 28m
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Train operators
Travelling from Birmingham to Penrith by train
Fast trains from Birmingham to Penrith take around 2 hours and 24 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 250 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Birmingham and Penrith.
1. Are there direct trains from Birmingham to Penrith?
Direct trains from Birmingham to Penrith have been found.
We usually find around 10 direct trains on the route from Birmingham to Penrith every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 9 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Penrith?
The Birmingham to Penrith train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 24 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Birmingham to Penrith train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Penrith is usually scheduled to depart Birmingham around 06:15 and the last train is around 18:15. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Birmingham around 07:15, and the last at 18:15.

What's the Birmingham to Penrith train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Birmingham to Penrith are $18.42.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $22 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $27. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Birmingham to Penrith train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Birmingham to Penrith by train.
Which train companies operate between Birmingham and Penrith?
More than one train company operates on the route from Birmingham to Penrith, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Avanti West Coast
- Virgin Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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