There are 4 ways to get from Kendal to York by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
3h 49m£21–72Line 555 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Weavers Court to Bus Stationbus 555
- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
6h 50mDrive 85.1 mi
- Drive from Kendal to Yorkcar 85.1 mi
1h 55m£21–30Line 555 bus, Steam train
- Take the bus from Weavers Court to New Streetbus 555 / ...
- Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain The Scarborough Spa Express
4h 55m
Kendal to York by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kendal to York is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kendal to York is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to York. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Micklegate via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kendal to York. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at York via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Kendal and York is 129 miles. The road distance is 85.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kendal to York without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £20 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Kendal to York, including transfers.
Kendal to York bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Weavers Court station.
Kendal to York train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
The best way to get from Kendal to York is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £20 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Kendal, England and York, England?
You can take a train from Kendal to York via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Micklegate via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–50
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carnforth to York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Bus from Weavers Court to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Weavers Court to New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01653692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
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More Questions & Answers
Kendal to York bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Kendal to York train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to York is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kendal to York.
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