There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Kendal by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District
6h 9m£34–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T3 / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Kendal
9h 19mDrive 179.8 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Kendal179.8 mi
3h 38m£45–65Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
6h 30m£50–108Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
10h 24m£48–92
Aberystwyth to Kendal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Kendal is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Kendal is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Kendal via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Kendal is 207 miles. The road distance is 180.9 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £30 - £90.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Aberystwyth to Kendal, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Kendal train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Kendal is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 24m.
Aberystwyth to Kendal train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Kendal is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Aberystwyth to Kendal.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Kendal, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Kendal via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Kendal via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, Lancaster, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 10h 24m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Victoria to Kendal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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