The average train between Kendal and Kilmarnock takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Kendal to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Kendal to Kilmarnock train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kendal and Kilmarnock is 181.3 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Kilmarnock via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central in around 3h 46m.