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The average train between Kendal and Oban takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 27m
Duration
247 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Kendal to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Kendal and Oban. 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 Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Oban? 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.

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  • Distance: 247.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Kendal to Oban via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 50m.

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