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Trip Overview

The average train between Kendal and St Ives (Cornwall) takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 9h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to St Ives (Cornwall). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 36m
Duration
438 mi
Distance
£210
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Kendal to St Ives (Cornwall) train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kendal and St Ives (Cornwall). 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 Ives (Cornwall) at 3:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 48m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 26m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 28m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 32m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 17m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 25m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 18m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 32m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 17m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 25m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 18m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 35m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 22m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 15m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 4m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 4m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 49m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)18h 13m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 32m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 17m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 25m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 18m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 32m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 17m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 25m • 5 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 18m • 5 changes
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  • Distance: 437.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 36m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

You can take a train from Kendal to St Ives (Cornwall) via Oxenholme Lake District, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 11h 13m.

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