There are 5 ways to get from Hull to Kendal by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hull to Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
4h 48m£22–99Bus
- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station561 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station171 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
7h 58m£26–61Drive 128.5 mi
- Drive from Hull to Kendal128.5 mi
2h 32m£33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Hull to Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to Dent
- Take the bus from Dent Station to The Shakespeare InnS1
5h 21mBus, Steam train
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Street to Rail StationX46 / ...
- Take the train from York to Carnforth
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Station552
10h 12m
Hull to Kendal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hull to Kendal is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Hull to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Hull to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Kendal via Leeds, Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Hull and Kendal is 155 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hull to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £21 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Hull to Kendal, including transfers.
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 48m and costs £21 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 7h 58m.
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 32m to drive from Hull to Kendal.
What companies run services between Hull, England and Kendal, England?
You can take a train from Hull to Kendal via Leeds, Preston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Kendal via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, Lancaster, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 58m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Hull to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–20
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hull to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Dent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–13
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from York to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 015396 20125
- Website
- westerndalesbus.co.uk
Bus from Dent Station to The Shakespeare Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Western Dales Community Trnsp
Bus from Trafalgar Street to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk/
Bus from Railway Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches
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