Welwyn Garden City to Penrith (North Lakes) by train
| First train | 09:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:28 | |
| Departure station | Welwyn Garden City | |
| Arrival station | Penrith (North Lakes) | |
| Journey time | From 5h 17m | |
| Distance | 224 miles (361 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Welwyn Garden City to Penrith (North Lakes) by train
Looking to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Penrith (North Lakes) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 10 minutes to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Penrith (North Lakes) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 17 minutes though. You'll usually find 2 trains per day running along the 224 miles (361 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Penrith (North Lakes), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express to get to Penrith (North Lakes). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
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Cheap train tickets from Welwyn Garden City to Penrith (North Lakes)
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