The average train between Newport and Penrith takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Newport 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 4 hours between Newport and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newport is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Penrith at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Penrith station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Newport to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Newport to Penrith train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Newport and Penrith is 342.6 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Penrith North Lakes via Crewe in around 4h 59m.