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 station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Town Hall, Galgate - Stand B and Sports and Social Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs £19 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m 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 National Express, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

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 32m and costs £19 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 572 bus, which costs and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Sunderland to Kendal bus arrive?

Sunderland to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre 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 3220+ hotels available in Kendal.

Sunderland to Kendal - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 572 bus, and car

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Sunderland to CarlisleMiddlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake DistrictGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 32m
£20–53
Bus, line 572 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Dolphin Centre815
2. Take the bus from Town Hall to Galgate - Commercial HotelX75 / ...
3. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Sports and Social Club572
4. Take the bus from Sports and Social Club to Bus StationS5
6h 9m
Drive 82.2 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Kendal82.2 mi
1h 45m
£21–30

Sunderland to Kendal by train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station via Town Hall, Galgate - Stand B, and Sports and Social Club in around 6h 9m.

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