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Trains from Kendal (KEN) to Leicester (LEI)

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15

train journeys
per day

135

miles (217 kms)

3hrs 30 mins

fastest journey

06:56 / 23:45

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Kendal (KEN) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Kendal and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Kendal to Leicester is approximately 135 miles (217 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 54 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Kendal and Leicester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Kendal to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 30 mins.

Journeys from Kendal to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:56
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    10:51
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:10
    4 hrs 3 changes
    12:10
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:09
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    13:51
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:11
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    15:10
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:01
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    16:10
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:21
    3 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    16:51
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:12
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    18:16
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:14
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    19:15
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:14
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    19:50
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:21
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    20:52
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:19
    3 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    21:51
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:10
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    23:18
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:56
    9 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    06:00
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:01
    9 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    07:10
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:01
    9 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    08:17
    Kendal
    Leicester
    Kendal to Leicester

About Kendal Station

Station name Kendal (KEN)
Address Kendal station, Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Kendal and Leicester

The travel time between Kendal and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 30 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Kendal and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:45.

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Amenities on trains between Kendal and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Kendal & Leicester. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Kendal and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Kendal and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.