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.
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 7:39 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Kendal to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Kendal to Dumfries train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kendal and Dumfries is 99.5 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Dumfries via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 2h 30m.