Kendal to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Exeter takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 55m
Duration: 309 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Warrington

best

Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain

7h 18m

£118–186

Kendal to Exeter train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kendal and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:02 PM → 11:51 AM
Arrives next day
15h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:07 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 5:46 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
2:13 PM → 7:45 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
3:02 PM → 8:44 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Exeter? 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.