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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Castletown is to drive and car ferry which costs $45 - $110 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Castletown is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $85 - $250.

How far is it from Kendal to Castletown?

The distance between Kendal and Castletown is 169 km.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Castletown without a car is to train and bus and car ferry and line 2 bus via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 7h 55m and costs $75 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Kendal to Castletown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Castletown?

There are 104+ hotels available in Castletown.

Kendal to Castletown - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kendal to Castletown by car, car ferry, train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Kendal to Heysham
2. Take the car ferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglas
4h 34m
$49–103
Train, bus, car ferry, line 2 bus via Oxenholme Lake District
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Approach2A
3. Take the train from Ormskirk to Moorfields
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglas
5. Take the bus from Douglas Lord Street to Castletown2 / ...
7h 55m
$78–318
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)MAN - IOM
4h 16m
$85–249
Train, bus, car ferry, line 2 bus
1. Take the train from Kendal to Preston
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Approach2A
3. Take the train from Ormskirk to Moorfields
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglas
5. Take the bus from Douglas Lord Street to Castletown2 / ...
7h 55m
$75–297

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) flights

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56 minAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.3 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Castletown, Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Kendal to Castletown. However, you can drive to Heysham, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then drive to Castletown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kendal to Castletown via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, Railway Station, Railway Approach, Ormskirk, Moorfields, Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Douglas Lord Street in around 7h 55m.

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