The average train between Kendal and Loughborough takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Loughborough. 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 every 2 hours between Kendal and Loughborough. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Loughborough at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kendal to Loughborough? 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 Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Loughborough station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Kendal to Loughborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Loughborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Loughborough (Leics) station.
Book your Kendal to Loughborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Kendal and Loughborough is 201.4 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Loughborough (Leics) via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 4h 34m.