The average train between Kendal and Cambridge takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. 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 Cambridge at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Cambridge? 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 Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Kendal to Cambridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Cambridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Kendal to Cambridge train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Great Northern.
The distance between Kendal and Cambridge is 303.6 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Cambridge via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 4h 52m.