The average train between Kendal and Harrogate takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Harrogate. 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 Harrogate. 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 Harrogate at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 57m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kendal to Harrogate? 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 Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District station and arriving at Leeds station via Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Kendal to Harrogate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
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The distance between Kendal and Harrogate is 87.2 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Harrogate via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, and Leeds in around 4h 6m.