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

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

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 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 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 £45 - £220.

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 train from?

Inverness to Kendal train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness 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 3231+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to HaymarketInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake DistrictEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 58m
£45–218
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
7h 58m
Drive 291.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Kendal291.5 mi
5h 8m
£72–104
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
5h 54m
£108–294
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to CarlisleInverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake DistrictGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
7h 51m
£72–112
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
8h 17m
£102–277
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)INV - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
9h 53m
£164–294

Inverness to Kendal by train

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6h 58mAverage Duration

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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.

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