The average train between Kendal and Folkestone takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Folkestone. 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 Folkestone. 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 Folkestone at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Folkestone? 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 Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Kendal to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Kendal to Folkestone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Kendal and Folkestone is 446.8 km. The road distance is 515 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Folkestone Central via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 21m.