The average train between Durham and Penrith takes 3h 3m 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.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Penrith at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 20m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Penrith station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Durham to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Durham to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Durham to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Penrith is 76.9 km. The road distance is 148 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Newcastle to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a day.