The average train between Kendal and Penrith takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 32 min. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Penrith. 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 Penrith. 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 Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Penrith station via Penrith North Lakes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Kendal to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Kendal to Penrith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kendal and Penrith is 37.7 km. The road distance is 55 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 24 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 3 hours.