There are 3 ways to get from Gateshead to Penrith by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
1h 56m£29–53Drive 65.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gateshead to Penrithcar 65.3 mi
1h 20m£17–24Train, line 104 bus
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Town Hallbus 104
2h 34m£27–50
Gateshead to Penrith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Penrith is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Penrith is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Gateshead and Penrith is 79 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.
The best way to get from Gateshead to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £29 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Gateshead to Penrith, including transfers.
Gateshead to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Penrith is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Gateshead to Penrith.
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What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Penrith, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Newcastle to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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