The average train between Kendal and Dover takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Dover. 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 Dover. 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 Dover at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Dover station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Kendal to Dover train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Dover train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Kendal to Dover train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Kendal and Dover is 448.7 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Dover Priory via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 30m.