The cheapest and fastest trains from Penrith to Manchester
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penrith to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penrith to Manchester will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 5 trains that leave Penrith for Manchester on Mon, Dec 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
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G92087 · Y25311
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G92087 · Y25311Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Penrith to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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€31 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Penrith to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Penrith to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W03065+ L07197 | On time 8:02 AM Penrith station (PNR) | 1h49 | 9:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
L02357+ G92087 · Y25311 | On time 8:23 AM Penrith station (PNR) | 2h16 | 10:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 transfers | |
L36723 | On time 8:50 AM Penrith station (PNR) | 1h32 | 10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C73804 | On time 9:47 AM Penrith station (PNR) | 1h35 | 11:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02258+ L07254 | On time 10:04 AM Penrith station (PNR) | 1h47 | 11:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer |
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TransPennine Express as well as Avanti West Coast offer trains services from Penrith to Manchester. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Penrith to Manchester.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Penrith to Manchester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Penrith to Manchester
Trains from Penrith to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast from Penrith to Manchester trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Penrith and Manchester from $14 (€11). 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 Penrith to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penrith to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Penrith to Manchester
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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 at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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