The average train between Kendal and Ribblehead takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Ribblehead. 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 4 hours between Kendal and Ribblehead. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Ribblehead at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Ribblehead? 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 Ribblehead. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Ribblehead station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Kendal to Ribblehead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Ribblehead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ribblehead station.
Book your Kendal to Ribblehead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kendal and Ribblehead is 28.2 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Ribblehead via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 3h 27m.