The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Penrith takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 56m • 1 change

1h 57m • 1 change

1h 59m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

2h 1m • 1 change

2h 12m • 1 change

1h 48m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

2h 1m • 1 change

2h 12m • 1 change

1h 48m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Penrith station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Penrith is 80.8 km. The road distance is 126 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.