The average train between Kendal and Plymouth takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Plymouth. 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 3 hours between Kendal and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kendal to Plymouth? 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 Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District station and arriving at Plymouth station via Warrington Bank Quay station and Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Kendal to Plymouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
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The distance between Kendal and Plymouth is 449.9 km. The road distance is 554 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Plymouth via Oxenholme Lake District, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 27m.