The average train between Kendal and Rugby takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Rugby. 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 3 hours between Kendal and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kendal to Rugby? 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 Rugby. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District station and arriving at Rugby station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Kendal to Rugby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Rugby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Rugby station.
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The distance between Kendal and Rugby is 238.7 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Rugby via Oxenholme Lake District and Crewe in around 4h 3m.