The average train between Kendal and Darlington takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Darlington. 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 Darlington. 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 Darlington at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Darlington? 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 Darlington. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Darlington station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Kendal to Darlington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Darlington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Kendal to Darlington train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kendal and Darlington is 80.5 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Darlington via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, and Newcastle in around 3h 28m.