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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Cark is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Cark is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Cark?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Engine Inn. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Cark?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Cark. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Cark & Cartmel via Oxenholme Lake District and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Kendal to Cark?

The distance between Kendal and Cark is 20 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Cark without a car is to line 530 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs £5 - £8.

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

The line 530 bus from Weavers Court to Engine Inn takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Cark bus from?

Kendal to Cark bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Weavers Court station.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Cark train from?

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

Train or bus from Kendal to Cark?

The best way to get from Kendal to Cark is to line 530 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £25 and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Kendal to Cark bus arrive?

Kendal to Cark bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Engine Inn station.

Where does the Kendal to Cark train arrive?

Kendal to Cark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Cark?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Cark is 17 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Kendal to Cark.

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

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Where can I stay near Cark?

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Kendal to Cark - 4 ways to travel via train, line 530 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kendal to Cark by bus, train, taxi, 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.

Line 530 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to Engine Inn530
1h 2m
£5–8
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to LancasterGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Cark & CartmelLancaster - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
1h 41m
£12–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kendal to Cark16.9 mi
24 min
£35–45
Drive 16.9 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Cark16.9 mi
24 min
£5–6

Kendal to Cark by bus

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.6 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Cark, England?

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Weavers Court to Engine Inn 3 times a day. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kendal to Cark & Cartmel via Oxenholme Lake District and Lancaster in around 1h 41m.

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