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Compare train for Kendal to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kendal to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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The journey is about 28m faster (2h 8m by train vs 2h 36m by car) and roughly $13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 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.
Travel optionsfrom Kendal to Glasgow
How to get from Kendal to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kendal to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:20 PM 2h19 Kendal 8:39 PM Glasgow $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
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6:20 PM 2h19 Kendal 8:39 PM Glasgow $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:02 PM 2h07 Kendal 10:09 PM Glasgow $185 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:10 AM 2h25 Kendal 10:35 AM Glasgow $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
2:14 PM 2h25 Kendal 4:39 PM Glasgow $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
4:14 PM 2h25 Kendal 6:39 PM Glasgow $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kendal and Glasgow as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kendal station (KEN) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Glasgow by train.
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