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Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Gosforth takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Gosforth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 33m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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Penrith to Gosforth train times

Trains run hourly between Penrith and Gosforth. 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 Gosforth at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro1h 58m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro2h 12m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro2h 22m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro2h 19m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro2h 23m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro2h 20m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro2h 17m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 80.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 23m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a day.

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