The average train between Kendal and Hexham takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Hexham. 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 Hexham. 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 Hexham at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Hexham? 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 Hexham. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Hexham station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Kendal to Hexham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Hexham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hexham station.
Book your Kendal to Hexham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kendal and Hexham is 82.9 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Hexham via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 2h 17m.