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Outbound fromKendal to Peterborough by train
It takes an average of 6h 24m to travel from Kendal to Peterborough by train, over a distance of around 159 miles (256 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Kendal to Peterborough and tickets for this journey start from £116.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:01 | |
| Departure station | Kendal | |
| Arrival station | Peterborough | |
| Journey time | From 4h 8m | |
| Distance | 159 miles (256 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £116.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
About the train journey from Kendal to Peterborough
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The train from Kendal to Peterborough usually takes 6 hours 24 minutes on average to travel 159 miles (256 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 4 hours 8 minutes. You can expect to find 14 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Peterborough, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Kendal to Peterborough if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £116.10. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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Cheap train tickets from Kendal to Peterborough
Book in advance
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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 Peterborough is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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