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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Kendal is to train via Leeds which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Kendal?

The distance between Nottingham and Kendal is 157 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Nottingham to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Kendal bus from?

Nottingham to Kendal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Kendal?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Kendal is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Nottingham to Kendal bus arrive?

Nottingham to Kendal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Kendal is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Nottingham to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3317+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 29m
£39–95
Train via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain Nottingham - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain Leeds - Morecambe / ...
6h 7m
£25–35
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
7h 25m
£30–44
Drive 135.8 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Kendalcar 135.8 mi
2h 50m
£34–48

Nottingham to Kendal by train and bus

104Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to The Shakespeare Inn via Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 25m.

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