The average train between Penrith and Redcar takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Redcar. 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 Redcar. 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 Redcar at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Redcar. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Redcar station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Penrith to Redcar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Penrith to Redcar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Redcar Central station.
Book your Penrith to Redcar train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Penrith and Redcar is 109.4 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Redcar Central via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Darlington in around 3h 49m.