The average train between Kendal and Salford takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Salford. 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 2 hours between Kendal and Salford. 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 Salford at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Salford. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Salford station via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Kendal to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Kendal to Salford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kendal and Salford is 98 km. The road distance is 114 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Bolton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 52 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 4 times a day.