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Chester-le-Street to Penrith trains

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The average train between Chester-le-Street and Penrith takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester-le-Street to Penrith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 17m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2h 34m
£27–55

Chester-le-Street to Penrith train times

Trains run hourly between Chester-le-Street and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester-le-Street is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Penrith at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast9h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express6h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express7h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 7m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 46m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 49m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express7h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Chester-le-Street to Penrith.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Chester-le-Street, England and Penrith, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Newcastle to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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