The average train between Kendal and Cheltenham takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Cheltenham? 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 Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Kendal to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Kendal to Cheltenham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Kendal and Cheltenham is 273.5 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Cheltenham Spa via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 31m.