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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Forres is to train via Aberdeen which costs £50 - £190 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Forres is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Forres. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Cumming Street via Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Forres station. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Forres Station via Oxenholme Lake District, Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Kendal to Forres?

The distance between Kendal and Forres is 362 miles. The road distance is 295.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Forres without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 55m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Kendal to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Forres bus from?

Kendal to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Forres train from?

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

Train or bus from Kendal to Forres?

The best way to get from Kendal to Forres is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 55m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Kendal to Forres bus arrive?

Kendal to Forres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kendal to Forres train arrive?

Kendal to Forres train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Forres is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Kendal to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

There are 407+ hotels available in Forres.

Kendal to Forres - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kendal to Forres by train, bus, car, 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.

Train via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
7h 55m
£51–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
10h 31m
Drive 293.5 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Forres293.5 mi
5h 16m
£72–104
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Cumming Street
6h 57m
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ForresGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
8h 19m
£51–142
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys RoadM96
9h 46m
£81–127
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
5h 42m
£104–287
Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LBA - INV
9h 42m
£143–271

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.3 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Forres Station via Oxenholme Lake District, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Cumming Street via Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 10h 31m.

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