The average train between Kendal and Edinburgh takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Kendal to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Kendal to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kendal and Edinburgh is 183 km. The road distance is 245 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours.