The average train between Kendal and Chester takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Chester. 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 Chester. 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 Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Chester? 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 Chester. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Kendal to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Kendal to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Kendal and Chester is 126.7 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Chester via Oxenholme Lake District and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 27m.