The average train between Penrith and Haltwhistle takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Haltwhistle. 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 Haltwhistle. 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 Haltwhistle at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Haltwhistle. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Haltwhistle station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Penrith to Haltwhistle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Haltwhistle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haltwhistle station.
Book your Penrith to Haltwhistle train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and Haltwhistle is 38.9 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Haltwhistle via Carlisle in around 1h 9m.