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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Wakefield is to train and line 268 bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Kendal to Wakefield?

The distance between Kendal and Wakefield is 113 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £23 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Kendal to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Wakefield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kendal to Wakefield train from?

Kendal to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Kendal to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £23 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Kendal to Wakefield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kendal to Wakefield train arrive?

Kendal to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Wakefield is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Kendal to Wakefield.

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

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Kendal to Wakefield - 5 ways to travel via train, line 268 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kendal to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
3h 39m
£24–74
Train, line 268 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Keighleytrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 268
5h 53m
£18–25
Drive 76.7 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Wakefieldcar 76.7 mi
1h 47m
£19–27
Line 555 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to New Streetbus 555 / ...
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Leedstrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
3h 52m
£22–63
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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
6h 8m
£22–37

Kendal to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 112.1 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Kendal to Wakefield Kirkgate via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Wakefield Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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