The average train between Kendal and St Helens takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to St Helens. 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 St Helens. 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 St Helens at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at St Helens station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Kendal to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at St Helens Central station.
Book your Kendal to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kendal and St Helens is 97.5 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to St Helens Central via Oxenholme Lake District and Wigan North Western in around 1h 52m.