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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Penrith takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 7m
Duration
92 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Durham to Penrith train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Penrith at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast9h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express6h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 14m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express6h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 14m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express6h 32m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 14m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express6h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 14m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 14m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham to Penrith? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Durham to Penrith.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 91.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Durham, 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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