Kendal to Manchester by train

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Overview: trains from Kendal to Manchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Kendal to Manchester, 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 09:48 View journey
Last train 19:16 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 30m View journey
Distance (km) 101
Trains / day 7 View all
Cheapest journey €16.74 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 42m
Train operators 2

Going from Kendal to Manchester by train

About to set off from Kendal to Manchester by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost from Kendal to Manchester

Ready to book tickets from Kendal to Manchester? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Kendal and Manchester typically run €16.74.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Kendal to Manchester train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Kendal to Manchester is at 09:48 and the last is at 19:10. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 09:48 and the last one is at 19:16. You can expect 7 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Kendal to Manchester

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, spanning 101 kilometres in total.

Booking time frame: Kendal to Manchester trains

Tickets for travel to Manchester along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your Kendal to Manchester travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Manchester.

FAQs about the train journey from Kendal to Manchester

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

The total distance between Kendal and Manchester by train is 101 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.