The average train between Kendal and Southport takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Southport. 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 Southport. 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 Southport at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Southport? 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 Southport. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Southport station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Kendal to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Kendal to Southport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kendal and Southport is 77.6 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Southport via Oxenholme Lake District, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 21m.