The average train between Kendal and St Ives takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 9h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to St Ives. 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 4 hours between Kendal and St Ives. 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 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.





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9h 18m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Kendal to St Ives? 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 St Ives. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District station and arriving at St Erth station via Warrington Bank Quay station, Birmingham New Street station and Plymouth station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
Kendal to St Ives train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.
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The distance between Kendal and St Ives is 493.5 km. The road distance is 652 km.
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.