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Kendal to Dunfermline trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Dunfermline takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Dunfermline. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 16m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 41m
£47–91

Kendal to Dunfermline train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kendal and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 166.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 52m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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