The average train between Kendal and Chesterfield takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Chesterfield. 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 2 hours between Kendal and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Kendal to Chesterfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Chesterfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Kendal to Chesterfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Kendal and Chesterfield is 148.3 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Chesterfield via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 52m.