There are 5 ways to get from Kendal to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 31m£75–177Drive 180.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kendal to Aberystwythcar 180.6 mi
3h 40m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
10h 47m£51–77Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 54m£67–132Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to St Chads Churchbus 42
- Take the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
13h 19m
Kendal to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kendal to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £65.
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.
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 31m.
The distance between Kendal and Aberystwyth is 207 miles. The road distance is 181.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kendal to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £75 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Kendal to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Kendal to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.
Kendal to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
The best way to get from Kendal to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 10h 47m.
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 31m. 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.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £30–50
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–45
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £24–35
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £28–40
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–24
- 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–16
Train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–12
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to St Chads Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kendal to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Kendal to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Aberystwyth is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Kendal to Aberystwyth.
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