The average train between Kendal and Cark takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Cark. 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 Cark. 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 Cark at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Cark. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Cark station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Kendal to Cark train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Cark train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cark & Cartmel station.
Book your Kendal to Cark train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kendal and Cark is 22.1 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Cark & Cartmel via Oxenholme Lake District and Lancaster in around 1h 43m.