Kendal to Ely Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Ely takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 9m
Duration: 254 mi
Distance: £112
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

best

Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain

6h 31m

£81–171

Kendal to Ely train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kendal and Ely. 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 Ely at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

11:11 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
3:14 PM → 8:47 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
5:21 PM → 10:55 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
8:02 PM → 7:53 AM
Arrives next day
11h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:09 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
3:14 PM → 8:47 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:09 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
3:14 PM → 8:47 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:09 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
3:14 PM → 8:47 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
10:22 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:07 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 5:52 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
1:22 PM → 6:52 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
4:09 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:09 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
3:14 PM → 8:47 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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