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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to York is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to York is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and York?

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.

How far is it from Kendal to York?

The distance between Kendal and York is 129 miles. The road distance is 85.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to York without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £28 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Kendal to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to York train from?

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

Where does the Kendal to York train arrive?

Kendal to York train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Kendal to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to York is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kendal to York.

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

Book your Kendal to York train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1855+ hotels available in York.

Kendal to York - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 84 bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
3h 49m
£29–72
Drive 85.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kendal to Yorkcar 85.1 mi
1h 55m
£21–30
Bus, line 84 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Galgate - Commercial Hotelbus 572
2. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Tubwell Rowbus 84
3. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain
4h 39m
Line 555 bus, Steam train
1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to New Streetbus 555 / ...
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain The Scarborough Spa Express
4h 55m

Kendal to York by train

113Weekly Trains

3h 49mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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.

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