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The average train between Kendal and Reading takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 24m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Kendal to Reading train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Kendal and Reading. The earliest departure is at 10:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 19m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country13h 38m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 19m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country13h 31m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 19m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country16h 29m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 17m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 29m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country13h 32m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 19m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country13h 38m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 19m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country13h 38m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 19m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country5h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Reading? 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: 252.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Reading via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 53m.

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