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Kendal to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and South Shields takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to South Shields. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 22m
Duration
123 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 20m
£39–73

Kendal to South Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Kendal and South Shields. 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 South Shields at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro10h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 28m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 26m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 28m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 26m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 45m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 28m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 26m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNexus Metro3h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kendal to South Shields? 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: 122.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Kendal to South Shields via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 20m.

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