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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Kendal is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Blackhall Road via Bus Station Stand J, General Store and Galgate - Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Kendal via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Kendal?

The distance between Sunderland and Kendal is 125 miles. The road distance is 82.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £20 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Sunderland to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Kendal bus from?

Sunderland to Kendal bus services, operated by Arriva North East, depart from Bus Station Stand J.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Kendal train from?

Sunderland to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Kendal?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Kendal is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £20 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 6 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Sunderland to Kendal bus arrive?

Sunderland to Kendal bus services, operated by Arriva North East, arrive at General Store station.

Where does the Sunderland to Kendal train arrive?

Sunderland to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Kendal is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Sunderland to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3243+ hotels available in Kendal.

Sunderland to Kendal - 3 ways to travel via train, line 6 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sunderland to Kendal by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to CarlisleMiddlesbrough - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake DistrictGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 36m
£21–61
Line 6 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand J to General Store6
2. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Blackhall Road572
6h 11m
Drive 82.2 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Kendal82.2 mi
1h 45m
£21–30

Sunderland to Kendal by train

78Weekly Trains

3h 36mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Kendal via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Blackhall Road via Bus Station Stand J, General Store, and Galgate - Stand B in around 6h 11m.

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