The average train between Runcorn and Kendal takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Runcorn to Kendal. 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 2 hours between Runcorn and Kendal. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Kendal at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Kendal station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Runcorn to Kendal train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Kendal train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Runcorn to Kendal train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Runcorn and Kendal is 109.5 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Kendal via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 27m.