The average train between Kendal and Birmingham takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Birmingham. 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 Kendal and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Kendal to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Kendal to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kendal and Birmingham is 212.8 km. The road distance is 233 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 24m.