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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 £20 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 £20, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 62 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £12 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 |
Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Kendal, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (38m by train vs 52m by car). Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £12 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.
How to get to Kendal from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Preston to Kendal is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Kendal are Windermere, Oxenholme, Ambleside, Lancaster and Keswick. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Kendal on Omio.
Windermere is best known as a base for exploring England’s largest lake and the wider Lake District. The town has a lively Victorian centre, while nearby Bowness-on-Windermere connects visitors with the water and fell views.
Oxenholme is a small Cumbrian settlement best known for its station linking Kendal with the wider Lake District. Close to rolling countryside and the market town of Kendal, it feels quiet, practical and distinctly rural.
Ambleside is a small Lake District town known for fell walking, slate-built streets and access to Windermere. It feels lively but relaxed, with a strong outdoor character and classic Cumbrian scenery.
Lancaster is known for its castle, Georgian architecture and ties to the House of Lancaster. Its compact centre, River Lune setting and student energy give the city a historic yet easy-going feel.
Keswick is a compact Lake District market town beside Derwentwater, known for fell walking and outdoor life. With Skiddaw above and Borrowdale nearby, it mixes slate-built streets, independent shops and literary links.
Travel to Kendal easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Kendal.
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