Train Kendal to Carnforth from £12 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Carnforth takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Carnforth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 18m
Duration: 27 mi
Distance: £12
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 9m

£9–20

Kendal to Carnforth train times

Trains run hourly between Kendal and Carnforth. 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 Carnforth at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:14 PM → 2:56 PM
42 min • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 4:10 PM
56 min • 2 changes
4:14 PM → 5:01 PM
47 min • 2 changes
5:21 PM → 6:45 PM
1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:56 AM → 7:42 AM
46 min • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 9:01 AM
50 min • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 9:50 AM
46 min • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 12:11 PM
59 min • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:56 AM → 7:42 AM
46 min • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 9:01 AM
50 min • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 9:50 AM
46 min • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 12:11 PM
59 min • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:56 AM → 7:42 AM
46 min • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 9:01 AM
50 min • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 9:50 AM
46 min • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 12:11 PM
59 min • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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