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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Inverness is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 14m.

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 £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

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 29m.

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 29m and costs £55 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 29m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 14m.

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?

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Kendal to Inverness - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Kendal to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 29m
£55–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
10h 14m
£30–64
Drive 290.3 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Invernesscar 290.3 mi
5h 6m
£70–101
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
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 53m
£103–287
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 34m
£71–109
Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
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
13h 7m
£120–355
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
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 26m
£130–231

Kendal to Inverness by train

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7h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335.3 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, Underpass, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 14m.

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