The average train between Kendal and Whitley Bay takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal to Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Whitley Bay? 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 Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Kendal to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Kendal and Whitley Bay is 115.2 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Whitley Bay via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 24m.