The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Penrith
Cheapest price
$158
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
4 h 7 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
339 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Penrith is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Penrith will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $158.
Of the 2 trains that leave Oxford for Penrith on Fri, Nov 07, 2 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 339 km distance in an average of 4 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 7 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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 and train for Oxford to Penrith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Penrith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, and a train costs an average of €128.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€128 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Oxford to Penrith train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:39 AM Oxford | 5h15 | 12:54 PM Penrith | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:39 AM Oxford | 4h15 | 12:54 PM Penrith | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Penrith
Trains from Oxford to Penrith run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $157 (€128) but you can travel from only $62 (€51) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 19:02. The fastest train covers the 210 miles (339 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 210 miles (339 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $157 (€128) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 19:02 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry from Oxford to Penrith trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry trains will get you between Oxford and Penrith from $62 (€51). 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 Oxford to Penrith
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Penrith
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- 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 Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- 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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