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 7h 57m.

How far is it from Derby to Kendal?

The distance between Derby and Kendal is 147 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 and line 555 bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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.

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 3249+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

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

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Train, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
4h 50m
£45–97
Bus, train, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus Tp
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
8h 2m
£24–65
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
7h 57m
£48–77
Drive 131.8 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Kendalcar 131.8 mi
2h 35m
£33–47

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 146 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 7h 57m.

Train operators

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