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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Kendal is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Kendal via Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Ayr to Kendal?

The distance between Ayr and Kendal is 195 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Ayr to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Kendal bus from?

Ayr to Kendal bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Kendal train from?

Ayr to Kendal train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Kendal?

The best way to get from Ayr to Kendal is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Ayr to Kendal bus arrive?

Ayr to Kendal bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Kendal train arrive?

Ayr to Kendal train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Kendal is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Ayr to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Ayr to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 54m
£57–108
Drive 136.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Kendalcar 136.5 mi
2h 39m
£34–49
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
7h 56m
£40–63
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 7m
£54–89

Ayr to Kendal by train

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Kendal, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Kendal via Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 56m.

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