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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Carnforth is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Carnforth is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Carnforth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Scotland Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Carnforth via Oxenholme Lake District and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Kendal to Carnforth?

The distance between Kendal and Carnforth is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Carnforth without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs £4 - £8.

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

The bus from Weavers Court to Scotland Road takes 50 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Carnforth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kendal to Carnforth train from?

Kendal to Carnforth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Kendal to Carnforth is to bus which takes 50 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £24 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Kendal to Carnforth bus arrive?

Kendal to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Scotland Road station.

Where does the Kendal to Carnforth train arrive?

Kendal to Carnforth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Carnforth is 16 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Kendal to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 381+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Kendal to Carnforth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kendal to Carnforth 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to Scotland Roadbus 555 / ...
50 min
£4–8
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Lancastertrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
1h 8m
£12–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kendal to Carnforthtaxi 15.6 mi
21 min
£35–45
Drive 15.6 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Carnforthcar 15.6 mi
21 min
£4–6

Kendal to Carnforth by bus

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Distance: 16.6 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Weavers Court to Scotland Road hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 50 min. Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kendal to Carnforth via Oxenholme Lake District and Lancaster in around 1h 8m.

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