The average train between Middlesbrough and Penrith takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough 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 every 2 hours between Middlesbrough and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Penrith station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Middlesbrough to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Penrith is 98.5 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Middlesbrough to Carlisle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 40m.