The average train between Kendal and Colne takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Colne. 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 Colne. 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 Colne at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Colne? 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 Colne. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Colne station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Kendal to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Kendal to Colne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kendal and Colne is 64.4 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Colne via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston in around 2h 46m.