The average train between Kendal and Dorchester takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Dorchester. 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 3 hours between Kendal and Dorchester. 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 Dorchester at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Dorchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Kendal to Dorchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Dorchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dorchester South station.
Book your Kendal to Dorchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kendal and Dorchester is 402 km. The road distance is 623 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Dorchester South via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 52m.