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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Penrith by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Penrith?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Penrith start from $11. The average price for this train route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Penrith?
The average train ride duration from Edinburgh to Penrith is 1h 36m, covering a distance of 91 miles (147 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 27m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators service the Edinburgh to Penrith route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Edinburgh to Penrith?
The earliest train departs from Edinburgh to Penrith at 8:11am. And the latest train departs at 8:12pm.
What is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Penrith?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Penrith?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Edinburgh to Penrith?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Penrith?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Penrith was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $20To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Penrith, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $20 to $188 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Penrith based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2026-01-29.
Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
