Kendal to Barnstaple Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Barnstaple takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Barnstaple. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 33m
Duration: 348 mi
Distance: £161
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

9h 7m

£134–215

Kendal to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kendal and Barnstaple. 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 Barnstaple at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

11:11 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
12:01 PM → 7:31 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
2:14 PM → 9:33 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
4:14 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
14h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:56 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 3:25 PM
7h 14m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
11:11 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:56 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 3:25 PM
7h 14m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
11:11 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:56 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 3:25 PM
7h 14m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
11:11 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:56 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 3:25 PM
7h 14m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
11:11 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:56 AM → 2:28 PM
7h 31m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 3:25 PM
7h 14m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:25 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
11:11 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:07 AM → 6:27 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
11:53 AM → 7:27 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
2:13 PM → 9:31 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Barnstaple? 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.

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Barnstaple via Oxenholme Lake District, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 7m.

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