There are 5 ways to get from Hull 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- Take the train from Hull to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4h 29m£59–113Drive 128.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hull to Kendalcar 128.3 mi
2h 34m£31–45Bus, line 555 bus
- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 561 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
7h 50m£33–77Train, line 555 bus
- Take the train from Hull to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
4h 42m£46–84Bus, Steam train
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Street to Rail Stationbus X46 / ...
- Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain The Scarborough Spa Express
8h 57m
Hull to Kendal by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hull to Kendal is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Hull to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Hull to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Leeds and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Hull and Kendal is 155 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hull to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Hull to Kendal, including transfers.
Hull to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.
Hull to Kendal train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Hull station.
The best way to get from Hull to Kendal is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Hull, England and Kendal, England?
You can take a train from Hull to The Shakespeare Inn via Leeds, Preston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to The Shakespeare Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 50m.
Train from Hull to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Hull to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Hull to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Hull to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from York to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- +44 1482 592929
- busline@eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk
- Website
- East Yorkshire
Bus from Trafalgar Street to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- East Yorkshire
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Booking & Getting There
Hull to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Hull to Kendal train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Kendal is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Hull to Kendal.
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