What is the cheapest way to get from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal?

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal?

The fastest way to get from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth (Station) and Kendal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Railway Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Carnforth (Station) and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Kendal via Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal?

The distance between Carnforth (Station) and Kendal is 37 miles. The road distance is 15.6 miles.

How do I travel from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal without a car?

The best way to get from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal without a car is to bus which takes 1h 26m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal?

The bus from Railway Station to Bus Station takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Carnforth (Station) to Kendal bus from?

Carnforth (Station) to Kendal bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Carnforth (Station) to Kendal train from?

Carnforth (Station) to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.

Train or bus from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal?

The best way to get from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal is to bus which takes 1h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £25 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Carnforth (Station) to Kendal bus arrive?

Carnforth (Station) to Kendal bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Carnforth (Station) and Kendal?

Kendal is 1h behind Carnforth (Station). It is currently 7:48 PM in Carnforth (Station) and 6:48 PM in Kendal.

Where does the Carnforth (Station) to Kendal train arrive?

Carnforth (Station) to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth (Station) to Kendal is 16 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal.

How do I get a train ticket from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal?

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Carnforth (Station) to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal by bus, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Station552
1h 26m
Drive 15.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal15.5 mi
20 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Carnforth to LancasterBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Oxenholme Lake DistrictRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 28m
£11–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal15.5 mi
20 min
£35–45

Carnforth (Station) to Kendal by train

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Distance: 37 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Carnforth (Station), England and Kendal, England?

Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches operates a bus from Railway Station to Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carnforth to Kendal via Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District in around 1h 28m.

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