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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Aberystwyth via Oxenholme Lake District, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Kendal to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Kendal and Aberystwyth is 207 miles. The road distance is 181.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Kendal to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Aberystwyth bus from?

Kendal to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Aberystwyth train from?

Kendal to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Kendal to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Kendal to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Kendal to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Kendal to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Kendal to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Aberystwyth is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Kendal to Aberystwyth.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kendal to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 29m
£73–133
Drive 180.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kendal to Aberystwythcar 180.6 mi
3h 40m
£45–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
9h 56m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 50m
£81–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
10h 47m
£56–132

Kendal to Aberystwyth by train

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6h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Kendal to Aberystwyth via Oxenholme Lake District, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 47m.

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