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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Kendal is to train via Edinburgh which costs £30 - £130 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Kendal via Haymarket and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Inverness to Kendal?

The distance between Inverness and Kendal is 337 miles. The road distance is 292.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Kendal without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 58m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Inverness to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Kendal bus from?

Inverness to Kendal bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Kendal train from?

Inverness to Kendal train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Kendal?

The best way to get from Inverness to Kendal is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 58m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Inverness to Kendal bus arrive?

Inverness to Kendal bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Kendal train arrive?

Inverness to Kendal train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Kendal is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Inverness to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 764+ hotels available in Kendal.

Inverness to Kendal - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 58m
£30–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
9h 2m
Drive 291.1 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Kendalcar 291.1 mi
5h 8m
£72–103
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 36m
£103–293
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 47m
£72–103
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
10h 44m
£122–227
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 16m
£102–286

Inverness to Kendal by train

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Distance: 335.2 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Kendal via Haymarket and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to The Shakespeare Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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