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Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Kirkcaldy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 24m
Duration
175 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Kendal to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kendal and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail9h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 47m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Kirkcaldy? 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.

Map of how to get from Kendal to Kirkcaldy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Kirkcaldy via Oxenholme Lake District and Haymarket in around 3h 54m.

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