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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Kendal is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Derby to Kendal?

The distance between Derby and Kendal is 144 miles. The road distance is 132.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £21 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Derby to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Kendal bus from?

Derby to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Derby to Kendal?

The best way to get from Derby to Kendal is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £21 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Derby to Kendal bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Kendal is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Derby to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3262+ hotels available in Kendal.

Derby to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 555 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Kendal by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 2m
£22–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
8h 17m
£48–77
Drive 131.8 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Kendalcar 131.8 mi
2h 35m
£32–46
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
5h 20m
£30–121

Derby to Kendal by train and bus

80Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 143.3 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Derby to The Shakespeare Inn via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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