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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Kendal is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.

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 48m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Shudehill Interchange, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Kendal via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Kendal?

The distance between Nottingham and Kendal is 156 miles. The road distance is 136.8 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 25m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 Greyfriar Gate station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Kendal train from?

Nottingham to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Kendal?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Kendal is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Nottingham to Kendal bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Kendal train arrive?

Nottingham to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Kendal is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Nottingham to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3224+ 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 PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake DistrictManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 25m
£34–114
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpass
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn555
7h 50m
£19–48
Drive 136 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Kendal136 mi
2h 48m
£34–48
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Nottingham to LeedsNottingham - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to CarnforthLeeds - Morecambe / ...
6h 15m
£27–113

Nottingham to Kendal by train

102Weekly Trains

4h 25mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Kendal.

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Distance: 155.4 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Kendal via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriar Gate to The Shakespeare Inn via Shudehill Interchange, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 7h 50m.

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