Darlington to Penrith by train

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Overview: trains from Darlington to Penrith

Find the key information for travelling by train from Darlington to Penrith, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:20 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 80
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey US$19.84 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 54m
Train operators 10

Going from Darlington to Penrith by train

About to set off from Darlington to Penrith by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train tickets between Darlington and Penrith

The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Penrith start at US$19.84. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Darlington to Penrith is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train timetable for travel between Darlington and Penrith

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Darlington to Penrith by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:20

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:57

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:20

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:55

  • Average number of daily trains: 34 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 16 minutes

Train duration for trips from Darlington to Penrith

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 25 minutes, crossing a total distance of 80 kilometres.

How far in advance Darlington and Penrith tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Darlington and Penrith are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

More information on train travel from Darlington to Penrith

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Penrith city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Darlington to Penrith

Want to know more about your journey from Darlington to Penrith? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Darlington to Penrith covers 80 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.