The average train between Newark on Trent and Penrith takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark on Trent 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 every 2 hours between Newark on Trent and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark on Trent is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at North Gate station and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark on Trent to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Newark on Trent station and arriving at Penrith station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Newark on Trent to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark North Gate station.
Newark on Trent to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Newark on Trent to Penrith train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Newark on Trent and Penrith is 218.6 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a bus from Martindale Lane to Penrith North Lakes via North Gate station, Newark North Gate, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 4h 50m.