| Borough | Kendal, Westmorland and Furness |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Manager | Northern Trains |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Code | KEN |
| Classification | DfT category F1 |
Kendal railway station serves the market town of Kendal, in Cumbria, England. It is a stop on the Windermere branch line, which runs between and . The station is owned by Network Rail and is operated by Northern Trains, which provide all passenger services.
History
The station opened on 28 September 1846[1] as the temporary terminus of the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway. Through trains operated from 20 April 1847[2] when the Kendal and Windermere Railway opened its line to Windermere.
The second platform at the station was taken out of use when the line was singled in May 1973. A car park now occupies the site of the demolished Oxenholme-bound platform, signal box and goods depot. The signal box was dismantled after closure and rebuilt at on the Settle-Carlisle Line. The former station building survives, but no longer forms part of the station itself; it is now in private commercial use.
Facilities
The station has one platform, which has a stone-built shelter. It is unstaffed; passengers must buy tickets in advance or from the ticket machine by the platform. A penalty fare may be charged by the conductor on board the train if you board without a valid ticket. Train running information is provided via digital CIS displays, a customer help point and timetable posters. Step-free access is available from the four-space car park and main entrance to the platform.[3]
Service
The station is served by one train per hour in each direction between Windermere and Oxenholme, with some services continuing on to . Passengers for most other destinations must change at Oxenholme.[4]
References
- ^ "Opening of the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway to Kendal". Dumfries and Galloway Standard. 30 September 1846. Retrieved 10 April 2016. – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Opening of the Kendal and Windermere Railway". Westmorland Gazette. 24 April 1847. Retrieved 10 April 2016. – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Kendal (KEN) station information". National Rail Enquiries. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Timetables and engineering information for travel with Northern". Northern Railway. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.