The average bus between Nelson and Kendal takes 6h 44m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nelson to Kendal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Nelson and Kendal. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Kendal at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Nelson to Kendal? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Kendal station via Arrival Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Nelson to Kendal bus services, operated by Vision Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Nelson to Kendal bus services, operated by Vision Bus, arrive at The Shakespeare Inn station.
The distance between Nelson and Kendal is 65.5 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a bus from Clough Road to The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 48m.