The average train between Kendal and Manchester takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Kendal to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Kendal to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kendal and Manchester is 99.8 km. The road distance is 117 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 4 times a day.