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

The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Kendal is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Kendal is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from Porthmadog to Kendal?

The distance between Porthmadog and Kendal is 171 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Porthmadog to Kendal, including transfers.

Can I drive from Porthmadog to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Kendal is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Porthmadog to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3223+ hotels available in Kendal.

Porthmadog to Kendal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 5 bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junction
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake District
7h 30m
£55–143
Drive 154.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porthmadog to Kendal154.1 mi
3h 2m
£39–56
Bus, line 5 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Law Courts Stop V5 / ...
3. Take the train from Llandudno to Warrington Bank Quay
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake District
7h 50m
Bus, train via Chester
1. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Car ParkT3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Railway StationT8
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake District
8h 1m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
2. Take the train from Llandudno to Manchester Oxford Road
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake District
8h 31m

Porthmadog to Kendal by bus and train

40Weekly Services

7h 30mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Kendal, England?

You can take a bus from The Australia to Kendal via Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, Warrington Bank Quay, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 30m.

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