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Compare train and bus for Kendal to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kendal to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Kendal to Preston, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (42m by train vs 54m by car). Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $16 (€13) 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Kendal to Preston
How to get from Kendal to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kendal to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G8986910:09 AM 0h59 Kendal station (KEN) 11:08 AM Preston station (PRE) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G89869
10:09 AM 0h59 Kendal station (KEN) 11:08 AM Preston station (PRE) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G85354+
W848999:04 AM 0h43 Kendal station (KEN) 9:47 AM Preston station (PRE) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G85370+W84907
12:01 PM 0h44 Kendal station (KEN) 12:45 PM Preston station (PRE) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - G89869+W34039
10:09 AM 0h47 Kendal station (KEN) 10:56 AM Preston station (PRE) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33970+G85361
11:11 AM 0h47 Kendal station (KEN) 11:58 AM Preston station (PRE) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kendal and Preston as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kendal station (KEN) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast to go to Preston by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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