The average train between Kendal and Dumbarton takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Dumbarton. 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 Dumbarton. 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 Dumbarton at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kendal to Dumbarton? 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 Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Kendal to Dumbarton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Dumbarton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.
Book your Kendal to Dumbarton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kendal and Dumbarton is 213.9 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Dumbarton Central via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 28m.