There are 4 ways to get from Kendal to Manchester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kendal to Deansgatetrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 36m£13–45Line 555 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Weavers Court to Bus Stationbus 555
- Take the bus from Underpass to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
4h 17mDrive 73.5 mi
- Drive from Kendal to Manchestercar 73.5 mi
1h 21m£18–26Train via Oxenholme Lake District
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 49m£21–33
Kendal to Manchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Manchester is to drive which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kendal to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kendal and arriving at Deansgate. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Kendal and Manchester is 73 miles. The road distance is 73.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kendal to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £13 - £45.
The train from Kendal to Deansgate takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Kendal to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Weavers Court station.
Kendal to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Kendal station.
The best way to get from Kendal to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £13 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Kendal, England and Manchester, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Kendal to Deansgate 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–45 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Underpass in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Kendal to Deansgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Weavers Court to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Underpass to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
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More Questions & Answers
Kendal to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Kendal to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Manchester is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Kendal to Manchester.
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