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Kendal to Ardrossan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Ardrossan takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Ardrossan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 35m
Duration
184 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
4h 3m
£58–106

Kendal to Ardrossan train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kendal and Ardrossan. 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 Ardrossan at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Ardrossan? 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.

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  • Distance: 183.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Ardrossan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Kendal to Ardrossan Town via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central in around 4h 3m.

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