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Kendal to Dumfries trains

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The average train between Kendal and Dumfries takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Dumfries. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 24m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Kendal to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kendal and Dumfries. 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 Dumfries at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 39m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 39m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 39m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 39m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 53m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Dumfries? 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.

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  • Distance: 84.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Kendal to Dumfries via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 2h 29m.

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