Kendal to Preston by train

From Kendal to Preston by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Kendal to Preston by train. With 13 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Kendal and Preston

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$36.50, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Kendal to Preston train schedule

• The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 09:48.

• The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:01.

• The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 09:48.

• The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:43.

• 13 trains run along this route each day.

• Trains leave the station every 39 minutes.

Kendal to Preston train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 64 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 40 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Kendal and Preston?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Kendal to Preston

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Kendal and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Preston city guide.