Kendal to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Chester takes 2h 20m 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.

2h 20m
Duration: 87 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
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2h 32m

£28–47

Kendal to Chester train times

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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 12:48 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 12:48 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 12:48 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 12:48 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:07 AM → 12:57 PM
1h 49m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 3m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 3:57 PM
1h 43m • 2 changes
3:02 PM → 4:57 PM
1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 12:48 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 12:48 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.