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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester-le-Street and Penrith takes 3h 16m 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 16m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chester-le-Street to Penrith train times

Trains run hourly between Chester-le-Street and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 12:20 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 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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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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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express7h 23m • 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 Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express7h 7m • 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, November 14, 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, November 15, 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 4m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express7h 27m • 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 Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express7h 14m • 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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  • Distance: 86.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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 £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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