The average train between Kendal and Nottingham takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. 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 Nottingham at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Nottingham? 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 Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Nottingham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Kendal to Nottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Nottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Kendal to Nottingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Kendal and Nottingham is 185.5 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Nottingham via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 29m.