There are 3 ways to get from Penrith to County Durham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 59m£37–79Drive 50.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penrith to County Durhamcar 50.9 mi
1h 5m£13–19Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Bbus X21
4h 30m
Penrith to County Durham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to County Durham is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to County Durham is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Carlisle, Newcastle and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Penrith and County Durham is 126 miles. The road distance is 51.2 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to County Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Penrith to County Durham, including transfers.
Penrith to County Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
Penrith to County Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to County Durham is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Penrith to County Durham.
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What companies run services between Penrith, England and County Durham, England?
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Bishop Auckland via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Darlington in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- Website
- Go North East
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Go North East
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