The average train between Ashington and Penrith takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashington to Penrith. 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 Ashington and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashington is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Penrith at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ashington to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Ashington station and arriving at Penrith station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Ashington to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ashington station.
Ashington to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Ashington to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ashington and Penrith is 95.1 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Ashington to Penrith North Lakes via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 2h 58m.