The average train between Kendal and Bradford takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Bradford. 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 Bradford. 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 Bradford at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Bradford? 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 Bradford. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Bradford station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Kendal to Bradford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Bradford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Kendal to Bradford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kendal and Bradford is 87.9 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Bradford Interchange via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston in around 2h 55m.