There are 3 ways to get from Darlington to Penrith by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle
2h 51m£37–68Drive 55.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darlington to Penrithcar 55.5 mi
1h 8m£14–20Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
- Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2h 53m£36–73
Darlington to Penrith by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Penrith is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Penrith is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Darlington and Penrith is 114 miles. The road distance is 55.8 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Darlington to Penrith, including transfers.
Darlington to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Penrith is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Darlington to Penrith.
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What companies run services between Darlington, England and Penrith, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Darlington to Carlisle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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