The average train between Kendal and Blackpool takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Blackpool. 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 Kendal and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Blackpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Kendal to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Book your Kendal to Blackpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kendal and Blackpool is 60.1 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Blackpool North via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston in around 1h 24m.