Kendal to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Kendal to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Kendal to Birmingham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:56 View journey
Last train 22:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 214
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey CA$31.33 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 14m
Train operators 5

Explore Kendal to Birmingham by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Kendal to Birmingham aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of a train ticket between Kendal and Birmingham

The cheapest ticket price along this route is CA$31.33. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 4 and a half months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Kendal to Birmingham departure frequency and train timetable

With 25 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 24 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:56 and the last one is at 22:59. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:56, with the last one at 21:59.

Average train travel time and distance from Kendal to Birmingham

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 20 minutes, spanning 214 kilometres in total.

Booking time frame: Kendal to Birmingham trains

Tickets for travel to Birmingham along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn more about train travel from Kendal to Birmingham

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Birmingham city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Kendal to Birmingham

Want to know more about your journey from Kendal to Birmingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Kendal and Birmingham covers 214 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.