The average train between Newcastle University and Penrith takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle University 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 Newcastle University and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle University is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Penrith at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle University to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Newcastle University station and arriving at Penrith station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Newcastle University to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle University to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Newcastle University to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Newcastle University and Penrith is 81.1 km. The road distance is 127 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Newcastle to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a day.