What is the cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Kendal?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Carnforth to Kendal?

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Kendal is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Kendal?

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

Is there a direct train between Carnforth and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Carnforth 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 23m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Kendal?

The distance between Carnforth and Kendal is 28 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £10 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Carnforth to Kendal?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Carnforth to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Kendal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Kendal train from?

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

Train or bus from Carnforth to Kendal?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Kendal is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £10 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Carnforth to Kendal bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carnforth to Kendal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carnforth to Kendal?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3230+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carnforth to LancasterBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Oxenholme Lake DistrictRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 23m
£10–25
Drive 15.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carnforth to Kendal15.4 mi
20 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Station552
1h 26m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carnforth to Kendal15.4 mi
20 min
£30–45

Carnforth to Kendal by train

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Distance: 27.4 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Kendal, England?

You can take a train from Carnforth to Kendal via Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches operates a bus from Railway Station to Bus Station twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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