How much does a train ticket cost from Lancaster to Kendal?

The cheapest train tickets from Lancaster to Kendal start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Lancaster to Kendal?

The average train journey time from Lancaster to Kendal is 23m, covering a distance of 20 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 20m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Lancaster to Kendal route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lancaster to Kendal?

The earliest train from Lancaster to Kendal departs at 10:03. And the latest train departs at 19:02.

Train Lancaster to Kendal from £16

Next train departures

Next departures from Lancaster to Kendal on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	19:02	Lancaster	23m	19:25	Kendal	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Lancaster to Kendal on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:03	Lancaster	34m	10:37	Kendal	Cheapest
Train	19:02	Lancaster	23m	19:25	Kendal	Fastest
Train	15:51	Lancaster	45m	16:36	Kendal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 22:21 GMT.

Get from Lancaster to Kendal

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

23mAverage duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £16

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lancaster to Kendal by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Lancaster to Kendal?
The cheapest train tickets from Lancaster to Kendal start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Lancaster to Kendal?
The average train journey time from Lancaster to Kendal is 23m, covering a distance of 20 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 20m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Lancaster to Kendal route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lancaster to Kendal?
The earliest train from Lancaster to Kendal departs at 10:03. And the latest train departs at 19:02.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£16

11/12

£16

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£16

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£16

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The cheapest trip from Lancaster to Kendal was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Lancaster to Kendal as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £16 for a train ticket from Lancaster to Kendal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-13.