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Compare train for Glasgow to Kendal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Kendal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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The journey is about 37m faster (1h 58m by train vs 2h 35m by car) and roughly $13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($39 vs $52). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Glasgow to Kendal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Kendal is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:40 AM 2h03 Glasgow 1:43 PM Kendal $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:40 AM 2h03 Glasgow 1:43 PM Kendal $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:40 AM 2h03 Glasgow 1:43 PM Kendal $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:13 PM 4h33 Glasgow 4:46 PM Kendal $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Kendal as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Kendal station (KEN).
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Kendal by train.
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