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

The cheapest way to get from York to Kendal is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct train between York and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from York to Kendal. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Kendal via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from York to Kendal?

The distance between York and Kendal is 129 miles. The road distance is 86.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £18 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from York to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Kendal train from?

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

Where does the York to Kendal train arrive?

York to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from York to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Kendal is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from York to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3264+ hotels available in Kendal.

York to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, line 84 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 47m
£19–69
Train, line 84 bus, bus
1. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the bus from Tubwell Row to Galgate - Stand Bbus 84
3. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Blackhall Roadbus 572
5h 2m
Drive 85.7 mi
1. Drive from York to Kendalcar 85.7 mi
1h 55m
£21–30
Steam train
1. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain The Scarborough Spa Express
5h 54m

York to Kendal by train

113Weekly Trains

3h 47mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 128.1 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from York to Kendal via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 47m.

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