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

The cheapest way to get from Shildon to Kendal is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shildon to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Shildon and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Shildon to Kendal. However, there are services departing from St Johns Church and arriving at Blackhall Road via Town Hall and Galgate - Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Shildon and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Shildon to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Shildon and arriving at Kendal via Darlington, Newcastle, Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Shildon to Kendal?

The distance between Shildon and Kendal is 158 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shildon to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £25 - £75.

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

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

Where do I catch the Shildon to Kendal bus from?

Shildon to Kendal bus services, operated by Arriva North East, depart from St Johns Church station.

Where do I catch the Shildon to Kendal train from?

Shildon to Kendal train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Shildon to Kendal?

The best way to get from Shildon to Kendal is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £25 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Shildon to Kendal bus arrive?

Shildon to Kendal bus services, operated by Arriva North East, arrive at Tubwell Row station.

Where does the Shildon to Kendal train arrive?

Shildon to Kendal train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Shildon to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Shildon to Kendal is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Shildon to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3143+ hotels available in Kendal.

Shildon to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, line 5 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
4h 30m
£25–74
Drive 59.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shildon to Kendal59.1 mi
1h 15m
£15–22
Line 5 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Johns Church to Tubwell Row1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Town Hall to Galgate - Commercial HotelX75 / ...
3. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Blackhall Road572
4h 33m
Line 85 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Newgate Street - Medical Centre to Galgate - Stand B85
2. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Blackhall Road572
4h 38m

Shildon to Kendal by train

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Shildon to Kendal via Darlington, Newcastle, Carlisle, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Johns Church to Blackhall Road via Tubwell Row, Town Hall, and Galgate - Stand B in around 4h 33m.

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