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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Kilmarnock is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Kilmarnock via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Kendal to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Kendal and Kilmarnock is 178 miles. The road distance is 138 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Kendal to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Kilmarnock bus from?

Kendal to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Weavers Court station.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Kendal to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Kendal to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Kendal to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Kendal to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Kendal to Kilmarnock train arrive?

Kendal to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Kilmarnock is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Kendal to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

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Kendal to Kilmarnock - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kendal to Kilmarnock by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
3h 45m
£61–115
Drive 137.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kendal to Kilmarnockcar 137.2 mi
2h 38m
£34–49
Line 555 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
7h 4m
£40–88
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 2m
£59–112

Kendal to Kilmarnock by train

114Weekly Trains

3h 45mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.5 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Kilmarnock via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 4m.

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