The average train between Kendal and Sunderland takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal to Sunderland. 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 2 hours between Kendal and Sunderland. 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 Sunderland at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Sunderland? 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 Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Sunderland station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Kendal to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sunderland station.
Book your Kendal to Sunderland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kendal and Sunderland is 108.9 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Sunderland via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 3h 55m.