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 21 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 21 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 The Shakespeare Inn. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

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 22m.

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

The distance between Carnforth (Station) and Kendal is 17 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 line 555 bus which takes 53 min and costs £4 - £8.

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

The line 555 bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Inn takes 53 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Carnforth (Station) to Kendal bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, 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 line 555 bus which takes 53 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £65 and takes 1h 22m.

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

Carnforth (Station) to Kendal bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at The Shakespeare Inn station.

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

Kendal is 1h behind Carnforth (Station). It is currently 7:25 AM in Carnforth (Station) and 6:25 AM 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 21 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 - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 555 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Carnforth (Station) to Kendal by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 555 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
53 min
£4–8
Train
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Lancastertrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 22m
£12–64
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carnforth (Station) to Kendaltaxi 15.5 mi
21 min
£35–45
Drive 15.5 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth (Station) to Kendalcar 15.5 mi
21 min
£4–6
Line 555 bus via Scotland Road
1. Take the bus from Scotland Road to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
57 min
£4–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Keer Park to Bus Stationbus 552
1h 30m

Carnforth (Station) to Kendal by bus

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Distance: 17 mi
Duration: 53 min

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

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Inn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carnforth to Kendal via Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District in around 1h 22m.

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