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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Kendal is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Kendal via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Kendal?

The distance between Hamilton and Kendal is 141 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £29 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Hamilton to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Kendal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Kendal train from?

Hamilton to Kendal train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Kendal?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Kendal is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £29 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Hamilton to Kendal bus arrive?

Hamilton to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.

Where does the Hamilton to Kendal train arrive?

Hamilton to Kendal train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Kendal is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Hamilton to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3305+ hotels available in Kendal.

Hamilton to Kendal - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Kendal by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 18m
£30–144
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
4h 59m
£30–41
Drive 131 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Kendalcar 131 mi
2h 13m
£32–46

Hamilton to Kendal by train

113Weekly Trains

2h 18mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.6 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Kendal, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Oxenholme Lake District every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–140 and the journey takes 1h 31m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station in around 4h 59m.

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