The average bus between Kendal and Chester takes 9h 48m and the fastest bus takes 6h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kendal to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Kendal and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Kendal to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Chester. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Chester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Kendal to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Weavers Court station.
Kendal to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Kendal and Chester is 126.7 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a bus from Weavers Court to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 8h 8m.