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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Kendal is to line 140 bus and line 60 bus and train which costs £17 - £27 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Kendal via Wakefield Kirkgate, Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Kendal?

The distance between Pontefract and Kendal is 99 miles. The road distance is 84.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Kendal without a car is to train and line 555 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs £20 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Pontefract to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Kendal bus from?

Pontefract to Kendal bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Kendal train from?

Pontefract to Kendal train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Kendal?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Kendal is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus and line 555 bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Pontefract to Kendal bus arrive?

Pontefract to Kendal bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Kendal train arrive?

Pontefract to Kendal train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Kendal is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Pontefract to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Pontefract to Kendal - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 555 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Kendal by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain Leeds - Morecambe / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
4h 30m
£20–57
Line 140 bus, line 60 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Rail Station Bbus 60 / ...
3. Take the train from Keighley to Carnforthtrain
6h 20m
£17–27
Drive 83.8 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Kendalcar 83.8 mi
1h 51m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 43m
£30–74
Line 140 bus, bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
7h 17m
£22–40

Pontefract to Kendal by train and bus

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 98.8 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Kendal via Wakefield Kirkgate, Manchester Piccadilly, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to The Shakespeare Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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