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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kendal is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Kendal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Kendal. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Manchester to Kendal?

The distance between Manchester and Kendal is 73 miles. The road distance is 73.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £27 - £55.

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

The train from Manchester Victoria to Kendal takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kendal bus from?

Manchester to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kendal train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Kendal?

The best way to get from Manchester to Kendal is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Manchester to Kendal bus arrive?

Manchester to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.

Where does the Manchester to Kendal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Kendal is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Manchester to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3353+ hotels available in Kendal.

Manchester to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Kendaltrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
1h 37m
£27–55
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
3h 26m
£16–33
Drive 73.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Kendalcar 73.4 mi
1h 21m
£19–27
Train via Station
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
1h 55m
£26–58

Manchester to Kendal by train

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Distance: 72.4 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Kendal once a week. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station in around 3h 26m.

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