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Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Leeds takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 46m
Duration
103 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kendal to Leeds train times

Trains run hourly between Kendal and Leeds. 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 Leeds at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Leeds? 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.

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  • Distance: 102.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Leeds, England?

You can take a train from Kendal to Leeds via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston in around 3h 16m.

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