Edinburgh to Kendal train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Kendal

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€27

Average price

€42

Fastest journey

2 h 13 m

Average duration

2 h 42 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

183 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Kendal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Kendal will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Kendal without transferring at least once.

Avanti West CoastW10461+Northern Rail (3)Y06065
08:52AM2h33
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:25AMKendal station (KEN)
€271One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY66754+BusBus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+Avanti West CoastW09789+Northern Rail (3)Y06066
09:15AM3h28
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
12:43PMKendal station (KEN)
€271One-way
3 transfers
ScotRailY66804+BusBus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+Avanti West CoastW09796+Northern Rail (3)Y06061
11:15AM3h28
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
02:43PMKendal station (KEN)
€341One-way
3 transfers
Avanti West CoastW10464+TransPennine ExpressC26558+Northern Rail (3)Y01394
10:52AM2h46
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:38PMKendal station (KEN)
€481One-way
2 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC26570+Northern Rail (3)Y02356
08:12AM2h13
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
10:25AMKendal station (KEN)
€591One-way
1 transfer

Live departures

Edinburgh to Kendal train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 3:10 AM
Last updated at 3:10 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
transpennine_expressC26570+northern_railY02356
On time
8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h13
10:25 AM Kendal station (KEN)		1 transfer
avanti_west_coastW10461+northern_railY06065
On time
8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h33
11:25 AM Kendal station (KEN)		1 transfer
scotrailY66754+assertis_busBus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+avanti_west_coastW09789+northern_railY06066
On time
9:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3h28
12:43 PM Kendal station (KEN)		3 transfers
transpennine_expressC26565+northern_railY06066
On time
10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h32
12:43 PM Kendal station (KEN)		1 transfer
avanti_west_coastW10464+transpennine_expressC26558+northern_railY01394
On time
10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h46
1:38 PM Kendal station (KEN)		2 transfers
scotrailY66804+assertis_busBus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+avanti_west_coastW09796+northern_railY06061
On time
11:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3h28
2:43 PM Kendal station (KEN)		3 transfers
transpennine_expressC26555+northern_railY06061
On time
12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h31
2:43 PM Kendal station (KEN)		1 transfer
avanti_west_coastW10472+transpennine_expressC26552+northern_railY06055
On time
12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h49
3:41 PM Kendal station (KEN)		2 transfers
transpennine_expressC26948+northern_railY02354
On time
2:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h24
4:36 PM Kendal station (KEN)		1 transfer
avanti_west_coastW10488+transpennine_expressC27288+northern_railY06880
On time
2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h54
5:46 PM Kendal station (KEN)		2 transfers
transpennine_expressC26945+northern_railY06861
On time
4:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h23
6:34 PM Kendal station (KEN)		1 transfer
avanti_west_coastW10479+northern_railY02330
On time
4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h33
7:25 PM Kendal station (KEN)		1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26941+northern_railY00747
On time
6:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h10
8:22 PM Kendal station (KEN)		1 transfer
avanti_west_coastW10483+northern_railY06898
On time
6:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h32
9:24 PM Kendal station (KEN)		1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26633+northern_railY06874
On time
8:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h14
10:26 PM Kendal station (KEN)		1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Kendal

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Trains from Edinburgh to Kendal run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
183 km
Average train duration
1h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
€15
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
2h 13m
First train
06:12
Last train
20:56
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Edinburgh to Kendal trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Edinburgh and Kendal from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

TransPennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Learn more about TransPennine Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 13m
Cheapest Price
€15
TransPennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Learn more about Avanti West Coast
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 33m
Cheapest Price
€21
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 9m
Cheapest Price
€67
first_transpennine_express frequency
6 a day

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Kendal

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Kendal easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Kendal.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Kendal can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Kendal is €37; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Edinburgh to Kendal train travel time is 2 h 10 min   for the 182 km long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Edinburgh to Kendal leaves at 06: 12. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Edinburgh to Kendal leaves at 20: 56.
There are 5 trains a day from Edinburgh to Kendal which require at least one change with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the journey from Edinburgh to Kendal you can take a train with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Edinburgh to Kendal on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 56.
A trip to Kendal from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Kendal by train is February.
You have options as you can travel from Edinburgh to Kendal 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Kendal

Edinburgh
Kendal
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Haymarket. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Haymarket for your trip from Edinburgh to Kendal.
HaymarketWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Edinburgh WaverleyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
  • Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
  • Metro: No metro available.

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