The average train between Carnforth and Kendal takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth to Kendal. 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 Carnforth and Kendal. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Kendal at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Kendal station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Carnforth to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.
Carnforth to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Carnforth to Kendal train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Carnforth and Kendal is 22.1 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Carnforth to Kendal via Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District in around 1h 22m.