The average train between Kendal and Bootle takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Bootle. 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 Bootle. 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 Bootle at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kendal to Bootle? 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 Bootle. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District station and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street station via Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Kendal to Bootle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Bootle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Kendal and Bootle is 97.3 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Seaforth & Litherland via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 55m.