The average train between Kendal and Colchester takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Colchester. 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 Colchester. 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 Colchester at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Colchester? 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 Colchester. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Kendal to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Kendal to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kendal and Colchester is 364.4 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Colchester via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 43m.