The average train between Kendal and Malton takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Malton. 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 Malton. 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 Malton at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kendal to Malton? 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 Malton. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Malton station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Kendal to Malton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Malton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Malton station.
Book your Kendal to Malton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kendal and Malton is 128.6 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Malton via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, and Leeds in around 4h 47m.