The average train between Kendal and Ardrossan takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Kendal to Ardrossan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Ardrossan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ardrossan Town station.
Book your Kendal to Ardrossan train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kendal and Ardrossan is 196.8 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Ardrossan Town via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central in around 4h 4m.