The average train between Penrith and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Newcastle-under-Lyme at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Penrith to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Penrith to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penrith and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 188.4 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 19m.