The average train between Kendal and Holyhead takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Holyhead. 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 Holyhead. 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 Holyhead at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Holyhead? 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 Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Holyhead station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Kendal to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Kendal to Holyhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Kendal and Holyhead is 167.6 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Holyhead via Oxenholme Lake District and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 50m.