Trains from Cardiff to Penrith

  • Lowest price from ≈ $131.79 £98.62
  • Average duration 4h 26m
  • Connections per day 21
  • Distance 355 km
  • CO₂ per person 5 kg

train from Cardiff to Penrith

The journey from Cardiff to Penrith is about 355 km. On average a train trip takes 4h 26m with 21 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ $131.79 £98.62
Trip duration 4h 26m
Connections per day 21
Lowest price ≈ $131.79 £98.62
Highest price ≈ $177.33 £132.70
First departure 04:33 AM
Last departure 05:14 PM
Distance 355 km
Departure Cardiff
Arrival Penrith
Travel operator Cross Country, Northern Rail
Find the best price
Avanti West Coast24.85 kg CO₂
10:45Cardiff central
4h 40m
16:47Penrith (North Lakes)
$126.19
1 changes
Avanti West Coast24.85 kg CO₂
12:45Cardiff central
4h 40m
17:47Penrith (North Lakes)
$126.19
1 changes
Avanti West Coast24.85 kg CO₂
13:45Cardiff central
4h 41m
18:48Penrith (North Lakes)
$126.19
1 changes

Next departures from Cardiff to Penrith

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
04:33 Cardiff central
4h 30m · 1 changes
09:43 Penrith (North Lakes)
Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
05:40 Cardiff central
4h 25m · 2 changes
11:00 Penrith
CrossCountry ≈ $226.89 £169.79
06:40 Cardiff central
4h 42m · 2 changes
11:52 Penrith (North Lakes)
Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
07:17 Cardiff central
4h 39m · 2 changes
12:31 Penrith (North Lakes)
Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
07:50 Cardiff central
4h 14m · 2 changes
12:57 Penrith (North Lakes)
Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
08:49 Cardiff central
4h 18m · 2 changes
13:54 Penrith (North Lakes)
Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
09:53 Cardiff central
4h 12m · 1 changes
14:45 Penrith (North Lakes)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $168.63 £126.19
10:45 Cardiff central
4h 40m · 1 changes
16:47 Penrith (North Lakes)
Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
10:52 Cardiff central
4h 13m · 2 changes
15:58 Penrith (North Lakes)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $168.63 £126.19
11:45 Cardiff central
4h 40m · 1 changes
16:47 Penrith (North Lakes)
Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
11:53 Cardiff central
4h 12m · 1 changes
16:47 Penrith (North Lakes)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $168.63 £126.19
12:45 Cardiff central
4h 40m · 1 changes
17:47 Penrith (North Lakes)
Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
12:49 Cardiff central
4h 17m · 1 changes
17:47 Penrith (North Lakes)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $168.63 £126.19
13:45 Cardiff central
4h 41m · 1 changes
18:48 Penrith (North Lakes)
Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
13:56 Cardiff central
4h 11m · 1 changes
18:48 Penrith (North Lakes)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $168.63 £126.19
14:45 Cardiff central
4h 36m · 1 changes
19:43 Penrith (North Lakes)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $168.63 £126.19
15:45 Cardiff central
4h 42m · 2 changes
21:35 Penrith (North Lakes)
Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
16:22 Cardiff central
4h 14m · 2 changes
21:35 Penrith (North Lakes)
Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
16:49 Cardiff central
4h 16m · 2 changes
22:00 Penrith (North Lakes)
Transport for Wales ≈ $226.89 £169.79
17:14 Cardiff central
4h 25m · 2 changes
22:36 Penrith (North Lakes)
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Carriers on this route

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Northern is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the north of England. Northern is owned by Northern Trains Ltd, a division of "DOHL," the public sector holding company for the Department of Transportation. It is owned by Arriva UK Trains and operates over 2,500 services every weekday, serving cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Newcastle.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 24.85kg
bus 26.63kg
flight 71kg
carpool 56.8kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Cardiff to Penrith?

The train journey between Cardiff and Penrith emits 24.85kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Cardiff and Penrith?

Taking the train between Cardiff and Penrith saves 46.15kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.78kg compared to the bus and 31.95kg compared to the car.

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