The average train between Kendal and Shrewsbury takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Shrewsbury? 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 Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Kendal to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Kendal to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Kendal and Shrewsbury is 179.8 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Shrewsbury via Oxenholme Lake District and Crewe in around 3h 37m.