Kendal to Reading Trains

Kendal to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Reading takes 6h 4m 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 4m
Duration: 243 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...

5h 33m

£86–146

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 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 8m • 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, October 10, 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
11:11 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:07 AM → 4:12 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 5:01 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
1:22 PM → 6:12 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
4:09 PM → 9:39 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 8m • 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, October 13, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 8m • 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, October 14, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 8m • 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
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 8m • 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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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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Kendal to Reading train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM

10:09 AM → 3:06 PM

11:11 AM → 4:40 PM

3:14 PM → 8:08 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:07 PM

8:10 AM → 1:11 PM

10:22 AM → 3:08 PM

11:11 AM → 4:40 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:07 AM → 4:12 PM

11:53 AM → 5:01 PM

1:22 PM → 6:12 PM

4:09 PM → 9:39 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM

10:09 AM → 3:06 PM

11:11 AM → 4:40 PM

3:14 PM → 8:08 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM

10:09 AM → 3:06 PM

11:11 AM → 4:40 PM

3:14 PM → 8:08 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM

10:09 AM → 3:06 PM

11:11 AM → 4:40 PM

3:14 PM → 8:08 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM

10:09 AM → 3:06 PM

11:11 AM → 4:40 PM

3:14 PM → 8:08 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Street

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