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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Kendal is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Shudehill Interchange, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Kendal via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Leeds to Kendal?

The distance between Leeds and Kendal is 103 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £14 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Leeds to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Kendal bus from?

Leeds to Kendal bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Kendal train from?

Leeds to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Kendal?

The best way to get from Leeds to Kendal is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £14 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Leeds to Kendal bus arrive?

Leeds to Kendal bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Leeds to Kendal train arrive?

Leeds to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Kendal is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Leeds to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 2248+ hotels available in Kendal.

Leeds to Kendal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 11m
£15–74
Train, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain Leeds - Morecambe / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
3h 24m
£12–45
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpassbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
5h 34m
Drive 69.8 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Kendalcar 69.8 mi
1h 39m
£18–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Denttrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the bus from Dent Station to The Shakespeare Innbus S1
3h 28m

Leeds to Kendal by train

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 102.8 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Kendal via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Shudehill Interchange, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 5h 34m.

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