Penrith to Darlington Trains

Penrith to Darlington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Darlington takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Darlington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration: 114 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

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2h 39m

£38–84

Penrith to Darlington train times

Trains run hourly between Penrith and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Darlington at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:36 PM → 10:27 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:36 PM → 4:54 AM
Arrives next day
7h 17m • 2 changes
10:38 PM → 8:09 AM
Arrives next day
9h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:56 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:56 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:56 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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