Kendal to Leicester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Leicester takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 42m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 40m

£64–120

Kendal to Leicester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Kendal and Leicester. 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 Leicester at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Station and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
10:09 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 2:51 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
3:14 PM → 6:52 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
10:09 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 2:51 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
3:14 PM → 6:52 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
10:09 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 2:51 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
3:14 PM → 6:52 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:51 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
10:22 AM → 1:51 PM
3h 28m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 2:51 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:07 AM → 2:48 PM
3h 40m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 3:50 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
1:22 PM → 4:50 PM
3h 27m • 3 changes
2:13 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
10:09 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 2:51 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
3:14 PM → 6:52 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
10:09 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 2:51 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
3:14 PM → 6:52 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Leicester? 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.