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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Kendal is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £95.

How far is it from Colchester to Kendal?

The distance between Colchester and Kendal is 314 miles. The road distance is 265.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £110 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Colchester to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Kendal bus from?

Colchester to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Kendal?

The best way to get from Colchester to Kendal is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £110 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Colchester to Kendal bus arrive?

Colchester to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Kendal is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Colchester to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3317+ hotels available in Kendal.

Colchester to Kendal - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 53m
£117–266
Drive 263.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Kendalcar 263.7 mi
5h 11m
£65–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 30m
£80–113
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 23m
£89–281
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 24m
£82–164
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 10m
£69–269
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 14m
£123–395
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 1m
£75–274
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 4m
£133–405
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 35m
£96–399
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 57m
£95–306

Colchester to Kendal by train and bus

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8h 24mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.7 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to The Shakespeare Inn via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to The Shakespeare Inn via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 30m.

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