The average train between Gosforth and Penrith takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Gosforth 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 Gosforth and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gosforth is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gosforth to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Gosforth station and arriving at Penrith station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Gosforth to Penrith train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Gosforth to Penrith train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Carlisle station.
The distance between Gosforth and Penrith is 82 km. The road distance is 129 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Newcastle to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m.