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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Forres is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 18m.

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 18m 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 Forres via Bus Station Night Std, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

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 8h 7m.

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 8h 7m and costs £60 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m 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 National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

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 8h 7m and costs £60 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Kendal to Forres bus arrive?

Kendal to Forres bus services, operated by National Express, 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 18m 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?

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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

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Train via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Stationtrain
8h 7m
£62–284
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
8h 19m
£48–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Forresbus
11h 47m
Drive 293.5 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Forrescar 293.5 mi
5h 18m
£71–103
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
6h 3m
£106–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
9h 58m
£78–119
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Forresbus
7h 33m
£87–262
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
10h 36m
£124–284

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.3 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

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 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Forres via Bus Station Night Std, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 47m.

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