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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Kendal is to line 47 bus and line 40 bus and line 555 bus which costs £10 - £12 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Queen Square Bus Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Southport Interchange, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Kendal?

The distance between Birkenhead and Kendal is 78 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £29 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Birkenhead to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Kendal bus from?

Birkenhead to Kendal bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Queen Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Kendal train from?

Birkenhead to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Kendal?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Kendal is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 47 bus and line 40 bus and line 555 bus, which costs £10 - £12 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Kendal bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Kendal bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Southport Interchange station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Kendal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Kendal is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Birkenhead to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Birkenhead to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, line 47 bus, and line 40 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 7m
£29–55
Line 47 bus, line 40 bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Southport Interchangebus 47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queens Squarebus 40 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
5h 42m
£11–12
Drive 80.3 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Kendalcar 80.3 mi
1h 30m
£20–29
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 28m
£29–52

Birkenhead to Kendal by train and bus

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2h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.1 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to The Shakespeare Inn via Preston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen Square Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Southport Interchange, Bus Station, Queens Square, and Bus Station in around 5h 42m.

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