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The average train between Kendal and Wakefield takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 45m
Duration
112 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
3h 37m
£33–65

Kendal to Wakefield train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kendal and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:02 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.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express8h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 112.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Wakefield Kirkgate via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 37m.

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