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How to get fromKendal to Invernessby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kendal to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    7h 27m
    £44–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M10
    10h 4m
    £34–82

  3. Drive 290.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kendal to Invernesscar car 290.3 mi
    5h 6m
    £71–103

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 43m
    £101–229

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    8h 30m
    £71–110

  6. Train, train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane NCL - INV
    10h 16m
    £119–289

Kendal to Inverness by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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