The average train between Penrith and Ashington takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Ashington. 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 Penrith and Ashington. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Ashington at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Ashington station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Penrith to Ashington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Penrith to Ashington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ashington station.
Book your Penrith to Ashington train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Ashington is 95.1 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Ashington via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 3h 1m.