There are 5 ways to get from Kettering to Kendal by train, bus, or car
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Train via Hinckley
best- Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 25m£36–140Bus
- Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 34m£48–73Drive 198.7 mi
- Drive from Kettering to Kendalcar 198.7 mi
3h 14m£49–70Train, line 555 bus
- Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
6h 50m£46–155Train
- Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
6h 59m£47–161
Kettering to Kendal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Kendal is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kettering to Kendal is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Northampton Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Kendal via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Kettering and Kendal is 200 miles. The road distance is 199.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kettering to Kendal without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 25m and costs £35 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Kettering to Kendal, including transfers.
Kettering to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Northampton Bus Interchange station.
Kettering to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
The best way to get from Kettering to Kendal is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 25m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Kettering, England and Kendal, England?
You can take a train from Kettering to Kendal via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to The Shakespeare Inn via Northampton Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 34m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Kettering to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–37
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kettering to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Kettering to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Kendal is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Kettering to Kendal.
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