The average train between Penrith and Durham takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Durham. 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 Penrith and Durham. 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 Durham at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Durham. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Durham station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Penrith to Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
Penrith to Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Penrith to Durham train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Penrith and Durham is 76.9 km. The road distance is 148 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 23m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a day.