The average train between Kendal and Cardiff takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Cardiff. 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 every 4 hours between Kendal and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Cardiff? 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 Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Cardiff station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Kendal to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Kendal to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Kendal and Cardiff is 317.9 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Cardiff Central via Oxenholme Lake District and Crewe in around 5h 37m.