The average train between Kendal and Nelson Station takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Nelson Station. 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 Nelson Station. 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 Nelson Station at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Nelson Station? 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 Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Nelson Station station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Kendal to Nelson Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Nelson Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nelson station.
Book your Kendal to Nelson Station train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kendal and Nelson Station is 64.8 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Nelson via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston in around 2h 40m.