The average train between Kendal and Haltwhistle takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Haltwhistle. 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 Haltwhistle. 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 Haltwhistle at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Haltwhistle? 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 Haltwhistle. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Haltwhistle station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Kendal to Haltwhistle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Haltwhistle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Haltwhistle station.
Book your Kendal to Haltwhistle train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kendal and Haltwhistle is 74 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Haltwhistle via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 1h 58m.