The average train between Kendal and Rugby takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Rugby? 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 Rugby. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Rugby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Kendal to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Rugby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Kendal to Rugby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Kendal and Rugby is 238.7 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Rugby via Oxenholme Lake District and Crewe in around 3h 44m.