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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Kendal is to bus and train which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Kendal via Victoria station, London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Lewes to Kendal?

The distance between Lewes and Kendal is 311 miles. The road distance is 314.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £65 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Lewes to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Kendal bus from?

Lewes to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Kendal train from?

Lewes to Kendal train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

Train or bus from Lewes to Kendal?

The best way to get from Lewes to Kendal is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £65 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Lewes to Kendal bus arrive?

Lewes to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Lewes to Kendal train arrive?

Lewes to Kendal train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Kendal is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Lewes to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3270+ hotels available in Kendal.

Lewes to Kendal - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Kendal. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

There are 10 ways to get from Lewes to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 30m
£68–302
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Manchester Airportbus Uk980
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
11h 11m
£42–99
Drive 313.1 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Kendalcar 313.1 mi
5h 25m
£76–110
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 2m
£80–337
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 40m
£63–122
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 11m
£80–282
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 12m
£77–383
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 1m
£136–456
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 33m
£118–457
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 36m
£102–297

Lewes to Kendal by train and subway

113Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.5 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Kendal via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to The Shakespeare Inn via Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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