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Kendal to Gretna trains

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The average train between Kendal and Gretna takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Gretna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 53m
Duration
61 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 5m
£18–35

Kendal to Gretna train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kendal and Gretna. 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 Gretna at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 19m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Gretna? 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: 61.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £17–27 and the journey takes 40 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.

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