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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Inverness is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Inverness is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Union Street via Bus Station, Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Inverness via Oxenholme Lake District and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Kendal to Inverness?

The distance between Kendal and Inverness is 337 miles. The road distance is 292 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 28m and costs £35 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Kendal to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kendal to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Kendal to Inverness?

The best way to get from Kendal to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 28m and costs £35 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Kendal to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kendal to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kendal to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Inverness is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Kendal to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1213+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kendal to Inverness 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 Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
7h 28m
£38–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
9h 48m
Drive 290.3 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Invernesscar 290.3 mi
5h 6m
£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
5h 32m
£103–289
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 33m
£80–167
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
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 train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 10m
£102–284
Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LBA - INV
12h 47m
£139–347
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 11m
£143–326

Kendal to Inverness by train

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7h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335.2 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Inverness via Oxenholme Lake District and Haymarket in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Union Street via Bus Station, Underpass, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 48m.

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