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 - £35 and takes 7h 3m.

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 3m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Kendal?

The distance between Nottingham and Kendal is 159 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 and line 555 bus via Lancaster which takes 5h 1m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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.

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 1971+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

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

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Train, line 555 bus via Lancaster
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
5h 1m
£32–108
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
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 3m
£19–35
Drive 135.8 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Kendalcar 135.8 mi
2h 50m
£33–48
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
5h 10m
£33–108

Nottingham to Kendal by train, foot, and bus

104Weekly Services

5h 1mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

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 3m.

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