The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Penrith
Cheapest price
$165
Average price
$165
Fastest journey
5 h 31 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
326 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Penrith is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Penrith will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $165.
Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness for Penrith on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 326 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 31 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 5 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Inverness to Penrith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Penrith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €161.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€134 Average price | €161 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Penrith train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Penrith trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:54 AM Inverness | 6h53 | 10:47 AM Penrith | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Inverness | 5h31 | 3:21 PM Penrith | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Penrith
Distance 202 miles (326 km) |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $164 (€134) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 31m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 18:01 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Inverness to Penrith start from as low as $164 (€134) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $164 (€134) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: ScotRail from Inverness to Penrith trainsScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Penrith from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Inverness to Penrith
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Penrith by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Penrith, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Inverness to Penrith
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 11:30 - 19:00 Advance purchase tickets are available between 09:10 and 16:30 Monday at Saturday and from 08:00 to 16:30 on a Sunday
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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