The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Kendal
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Kendal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Kendal will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
To travel from Derby to Kendal you need to make at least 2 changes.










Live departures
Derby to Kendal train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Kendal trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:47 Derby | 2h48 | 16:35 Kendal | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:47 Derby | 2h58 | 17:45 Kendal | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 09:45 Derby | 3h51 | 13:36 Kendal | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Kendal
Trains from Derby to Kendal run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 20:02. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 20:02 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Kendal trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Kendal from £65. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Kendal train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Kendal by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kendal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Kendal
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access from the station building
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / Drop off point is on Station Road by the Peugeot Garage.
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