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Outbound fromPenrith (North Lakes) to Cark & Cartmel by train
It takes an average of 1h 48m to travel from Penrith (North Lakes) to Cark & Cartmel by train, over a distance of around 35 miles (56 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Penrith (North Lakes) to Cark & Cartmel and tickets for this journey start from £17.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:59 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:50 | |
| Departure station | Penrith (North Lakes) | |
| Arrival station | Cark & Cartmel | |
| Journey time | From 1h 13m | |
| Distance | 35 miles (56 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £17.70 | |
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How to travel from Penrith (North Lakes) to Cark & Cartmel by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Penrith (North Lakes) to Cark & Cartmel? Look no further.
You'll usually find 17 trains per day running between Penrith (North Lakes) and Cark & Cartmel, which usually take 1 hour 48 minutes to complete the 35 miles (56 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 13 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Cark & Cartmel by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Both Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Penrith (North Lakes) to Cark & Cartmel start from £17.70 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Cark & Cartmel? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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