Train Kendal to Reading from £126 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Reading takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. 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.

6h 7m
Duration: 243 mi
Distance: £126
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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5h 31m

£101–161

Kendal to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kendal and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:07 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 5:01 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
1:22 PM → 6:39 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
4:09 PM → 9:39 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
10:09 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 1:11 PM
5h • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
4:14 PM → 9:39 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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