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Trip Overview

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.

2h 15m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Newcastle upon Tyne to Penrith train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 55m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 54m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 5m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 5m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 5m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 6m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 45m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 9m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 57m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 5m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Penrith.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, 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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