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Abbot Hall
Contemporary and historic art in a Grade I listed riverside building. One of Cumbria's top galleries, known for strong exhibitions and architecture.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$17
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$34
Fastest journey on Aug 30
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
1 h 35 m
Trains on Aug 30
7
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Kendal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Kendal will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 7 trains from Manchester to Kendal, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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G89066Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Kendal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Kendal trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89065 | Delayed 10:59 AM 11:56 AMDeansgate (DGT) | 1h42 | 1:38 PM Kendal station (KEN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89589+ W85187+ G85384 | On time 12:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h41 | 2:43 PM Kendal station (KEN) | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
C31897 · G89064 | 8:05 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 2h29 | 10:34 AM Kendal station (KEN) | 1 transfer | |
G89064 | 8:56 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h38 | 10:34 AM Kendal station (KEN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85178+ G85373 | 10:30 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h36 | 12:06 PM Kendal station (KEN) | 1 transfer | |
G89066 | 11:54 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h44 | 1:38 PM Kendal station (KEN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Kendal run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 4:57 AM |
Last train 11:01 PM |
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Discover the best of Kendal — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kendal trip today.
Contemporary and historic art in a Grade I listed riverside building. One of Cumbria's top galleries, known for strong exhibitions and architecture.
Leading local museum and gallery in a historic house, covering Kendal's art, nature, archaeology, and social history. The town's essential cultural stop.
Specialist museum of the Quaker Tapestry, a major embroidered artwork telling world history through Quaker stories. Distinctive and unique to Kendal.
Popular hill and viewpoint above Kendal with panoramic outlooks across the town and fells. A favorite local walk, especially at sunset.
Kendal's main historic shopping street, lined with traditional buildings, yards, and independent stores. Ideal for absorbing the character of the old town.
Riverside area with attractive walks, wildlife, and views of historic Kendal. A pleasant place to slow down near the town center.
A famous Kendal mint-flavoured glucose sweet created for energy on the fells. It is the town’s best-known traditional confection.
A classic Cumbrian sausage ring, usually seasoned with pepper and herbs. It is a traditional local butcher’s staple in Kendal and nearby villages.
A rich fruit cake from Cumbria made with dried fruit, spice, and often tea. It is a long-standing regional bake served with tea.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in a stylish country house setting near Kendal, known for precise modern British tasting menus.
Well-regarded independent bistro in Kendal with seasonal British cooking, good wine, and a smart but welcoming feel.
Popular brewery tap and casual dining spot with local beer, burgers, and pizzas in a lively modern setting on Kendal’s edge.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are often pricier than smaller towns, but cafes, pubs, and local buses stay reasonable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Kendal Railway Station -> Kendal Town Hall, Kendal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Kendal by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kendal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Kendal trains use the Manchester Airport to Kendal station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Kendal train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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: Yes.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Kendal has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Kendal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kendal: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Kendal: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kendal: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access from the station building, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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