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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Kendal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 14m sooner (38m by train vs 52m by car). Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €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.
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How to get from Preston to Kendal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Kendal is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:45 AM 0h40 Preston 9:25 AM Kendal €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:45 AM 0h40 Preston 9:25 AM Kendal €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:45 AM 0h40 Preston 9:25 AM Kendal €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:44 PM 0h41 Preston 7:25 PM Kendal €14 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 Preston and Kendal as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Kendal station (KEN).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast to go to Kendal by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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