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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Kendal is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £35 - £50 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Kendal is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Kendal. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Kendal?

The distance between Ballymena and Kendal is 290 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Kendal without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 51m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Ballymena to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Kendal bus from?

Ballymena to Kendal bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to Kendal bus arrive?

Ballymena to Kendal bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3337+ hotels available in Kendal.

Ballymena to Kendal - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Ballymena to Kendal by train, plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 51m
£69–188
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
14h 15m
£36–46
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
10h 51m
£72–119
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Kendalcar
5h 15m
£65–283
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 47m
£60–170
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5. Take the bus from Station to The Shakespeare Innbus
5h 55m
£64–182
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
12h 1m
£68–105

Ballymena to Kendal by train, busferry, and bus

21Weekly Services

10h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Kendal, England?

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Kendal. However, you can take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, walk to Station, then take the bus to The Shakespeare Inn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to The Shakespeare Inn via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Waterloo Lane, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 10h 51m.

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