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Kendal to Scarborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and Scarborough takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Scarborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 35m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain train
  3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
5h 22m
£52–100

Kendal to Scarborough train times

Trains run hourly between Kendal and Scarborough. 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 Scarborough at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express10h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 3m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 52m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express5h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express5h 3m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express5h 3m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 50m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Scarborough? 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: 169.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Scarborough, England?

You can take a train from Kendal to Scarborough via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, and York in around 5h 22m.

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