The average train between Kendal and Halifax takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Halifax. 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 hourly between Kendal and Halifax. 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 Halifax at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Halifax? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Halifax station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Kendal to Halifax train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Halifax train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Kendal to Halifax train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kendal and Halifax is 89.7 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Halifax via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston in around 2h 42m.