The average train between Kendal and Bournemouth takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. 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 every 2 hours between Kendal and Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 32m • 3 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 Oxenholme Lake District station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Kendal to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
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The distance between Kendal and Bournemouth is 405.3 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Bournemouth via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 6m.