The average train between Kendal and Gateshead takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. 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 Gateshead at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Gateshead? 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 Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Gateshead station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Kendal to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Kendal to Gateshead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kendal and Gateshead is 102.1 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Newcastle via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 2h 52m.