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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Dunbar is to train and bus via Glasgow which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Dunbar is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Kendal to Dunbar?

The distance between Kendal and Dunbar is 183 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Dunbar without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs £24 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Kendal to Dunbar, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kendal to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Dunbar is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Kendal to Dunbar.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 191+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Kendal to Dunbar - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kendal to Dunbar by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High StreetX7 / ...
4h 27m
£25–90
Train, bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Street
4. Take the bus from Princes Street to High StreetX7
7h 5m
£23–52
Drive 144.6 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Dunbar144.6 mi
2h 56m
£37–53

Kendal to Dunbar by train and bus

84Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kendal to Dunbar. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, walk to Waterloo Place, then take the bus to High Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kendal to High Street via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, Halston Hotel, Glasgow, and Princes Street in around 7h 5m.

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