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Penrith to Cark train route details

First train

05:59

Last train

21:48

Departure city

Penrith

Arrival city

Cark

Journey time

1h 13m

Distance

35 miles

Price

£38.80*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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05:59 1h 27m, 1 change Penrith	07:26 Cark & Cartmel	Find Tickets
06:46 1h 22m, 1 change Penrith	08:08 Cark & Cartmel	Find Tickets
07:19 1h 35m, 1 change Penrith	08:54 Cark & Cartmel	Find Tickets
08:02 1h 23m, 1 change Penrith	09:25 Cark & Cartmel	Find Tickets
08:50 1h 58m, 1 change Penrith	10:48 Cark & Cartmel	Find Tickets
10:04 1h 20m, 1 change Penrith	11:24 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Cark

The Engine Inn
Station Rd
7.3/10
33 review
Willow Chalet Near Cartmel & Lake Windermere
4 Willow Lane
10.0/10
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Mulberry Cottage
117 Station Road
8.8/10
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Amber Cottage
7 Cark House Court
8.0/10
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Waingate Cottage
Waingate Cottage Sandgate Farm
9.3/10
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