The average train between Kendal and Inverness takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Inverness. 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 5 times a day between Kendal and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Inverness? 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 Inverness. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Inverness station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Kendal to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Kendal to Inverness train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kendal and Inverness is 362.4 km. The road distance is 540 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Inverness via Oxenholme Lake District and Haymarket in around 7h 29m.