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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Kendal is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Kendal. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Charing Cross station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Kendal?

The distance between Maidstone and Kendal is 299 miles. The road distance is 296.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Maidstone to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Kendal bus from?

Maidstone to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Kendal train from?

Maidstone to Kendal train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Kendal?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Kendal is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the Maidstone to Kendal bus arrive?

Maidstone to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Maidstone to Kendal train arrive?

Maidstone to Kendal train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Kendal is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Maidstone to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Maidstone to Kendal - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Maidstone to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 1m
£109–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 51m
£47–83
Drive 295.2 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Kendalcar 295.2 mi
5h 20m
£74–107
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
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
6h 16m
£115–345
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Underpassbus Uk030
12h 17m
£55–87
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
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
7h 26m
£119–377
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 4m
£137–435
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 42m
£149–410
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 1m
£115–283

Maidstone to Kendal by train, subway, and bus

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6h 1mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.3 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to The Shakespeare Inn via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to The Shakespeare Inn via London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 51m.

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