The average train between Kendal and Blackburn takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Blackburn. 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 hourly between Kendal and Blackburn. 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 Blackburn at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Blackburn? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Blackburn station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Kendal to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Kendal to Blackburn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kendal and Blackburn is 66.4 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Blackburn via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston in around 1h 38m.