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 20 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 20 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Carnforth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Blackhall Road and arriving at Railway Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

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 28 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 train which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Kendal to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Carnforth bus from?

Kendal to Carnforth bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, depart from Blackhall Road station.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Carnforth train from?

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

Train or bus from Kendal to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Kendal to Carnforth is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Kendal to Carnforth bus arrive?

Kendal to Carnforth bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Kendal to Carnforth train arrive?

Kendal to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, 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 20 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 1577+ 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 train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to LancasterGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to CarnforthManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
1h 8m
£12–23
Drive 15.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kendal to Carnforth15.6 mi
20 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Railway Station552
1h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kendal to Carnforth15.6 mi
20 min
£35–45

Kendal to Carnforth by train

113Weekly Trains

1h 8mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 27.4 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Carnforth via Oxenholme Lake District and Lancaster in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches operates a bus from Blackhall Road to Railway Station twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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