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Outbound fromKendal to Knaresborough by train
It takes an average of 3h 47m to travel from Kendal to Knaresborough by train, over a distance of around 56 miles (90 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from Kendal to Knaresborough and tickets for this journey start from £17.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 09:04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 17:13 | |
| Departure station | Kendal | |
| Arrival station | Knaresborough | |
| Journey time | From 3h 32m | |
| Distance | 56 miles (90 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £17.30 | |
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How to travel from Kendal to Knaresborough by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Kendal to Knaresborough? Look no further.
You'll usually find 4 trains per day running between Kendal and Knaresborough, which usually take 3 hours 47 minutes to complete the 56 miles (90 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 32 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Knaresborough by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Kendal to Knaresborough start from £17.30 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Knaresborough? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Kendal to Knaresborough
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Kendal to Knaresborough is right for you.
Use your Railcard
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