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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Kendal is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 34m.

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 13m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Inverness to Kendal?

The distance between Inverness and Kendal is 337 miles. The road distance is 293.2 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 £100 - £250.

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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

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 £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Inverness to Kendal bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Kendal is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Inverness to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 2904+ hotels available in Kendal.

Inverness to Kendal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 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
£104–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
10h 34m
£41–71
Drive 291.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Kendalcar 291.5 mi
5h 13m
£72–103
Fly, 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
6h 10m
£113–277
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 48m
£88–160

Inverness to Kendal by train and bus

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6h 58mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335.5 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to The Shakespeare Inn via Haymarket, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to The Shakespeare Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Common Garden Street, and Bus Station in around 10h 34m.

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