The average train between Kendal and Selby takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Selby. 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 Selby. 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 Selby at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Selby? 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 Selby. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Selby station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Kendal to Selby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Selby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Kendal to Selby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kendal and Selby is 125.3 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Selby via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, and Leeds in around 3h 58m.