The average train between Settle and Kendal takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Settle 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 4 hours between Settle and Kendal. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Settle is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Kendal at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Settle to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Settle station and arriving at Kendal station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Settle to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Giggleswick station.
Settle to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Settle to Kendal train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Settle and Kendal is 41.9 km. The road distance is 80 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Giggleswick to Lancaster every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 48 min.