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Museum of Liverpool
Flagship city museum on the waterfront covering Liverpool’s social history, port heritage, music, and global influence.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kendal to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kendal to Liverpool will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Kendal to Liverpool without transferring at least once.
G89872 · G89177
W33147+
C04441+
G85360
G89872+
W33369+
P24182
G89872+
W84690
W84885+
G85369
W84885+
G85369
W33147+
C04441+
G85360
G89872+
W33369+
P24182
G89872+
W84690
G89872 · G89177Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kendal to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kendal to Liverpool:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kendal to Liverpool costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.06 (€-9.87). The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Kendal to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G85360+ W33147+ C04441 | 11:07 AM Kendal station (KEN) | 2h22 | 1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
G85369+ W84885 | 11:53 AM Kendal station (KEN) | 1h49 | 1:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89872 · G89177 | 1:22 PM Kendal station (KEN) | 2h45 | 4:07 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89872+ W33369+ P24182 | 1:22 PM Kendal station (KEN) | 2h33 | 3:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
G89872+ W84690 | 1:22 PM Kendal station (KEN) | 2h39 | 4:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Kendal to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (103 km) distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 64 miles (103 km) |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 5:43 AM |
Last train 10:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
Flagship city museum on the waterfront covering Liverpool’s social history, port heritage, music, and global influence.
Renowned public gallery with European old masters, Victorian works, and strong collections of painting, sculpture, and decorative art.
Leading modern and contemporary art gallery known for major exhibitions and national collection displays at the Royal Albert Dock.
Iconic waterfront promenade with Mersey views, the Three Graces, and some of the city’s best photo spots.
Scenic walking route along the Mersey connecting major sights, museums, and open views across the river.
Creative district filled with street art, warehouses, music venues, and photogenic corners popular with younger visitors.
Liverpool’s signature stew made with slow-cooked beef or lamb, potatoes, carrots and onions. It is the city’s best-known traditional dish and gave Liverpudlians the nickname Scousers.
A meat-free version of Scouse made with potatoes, carrots, onions and sometimes pearl barley or lentils. It reflects the city’s working-class food traditions.
A traditional Liverpool bread pudding made from leftover bread, dried fruit, spices and tea, usually served with custard. It is a nostalgic local dessert found in cafés and bakeries.
Refined fine-dining restaurant in a grand Victorian setting, known for modern British tasting menus and polished service.
Well-known food hall in the Baltic Triangle with a lively atmosphere and a range of street-food traders, bars and communal seating.
Upscale restaurant with city views, serving modern British dishes, seafood and afternoon tea in a stylish atmosphere.
Moderate by UK standards. Pubs, cafés, and transport are fairly priced, while hotels and waterfront dining cost more on weekends and during football matches.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%.
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Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Liverpool
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