The average train between Kendal and Bournemouth takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Bournemouth. 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 5 times a day between Kendal and Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kendal to Bournemouth? 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 Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Kendal to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Kendal to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Kendal and Bournemouth is 405.3 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Bournemouth via Oxenholme Lake District and Stafford in around 7h 34m.