There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 6m£57–92Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
7h 20m£33–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Kendal158.1 mi
2h 35mDrive 158.1 mi
- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendalcar 158.1 mi
2h 35m£39–56Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 53m£65–130
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Birmingham International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Kendal is 154 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham International station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Kendal, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham International to Oxenholme Lake District every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Kendal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kendal.
There are 3358+ hotels available in Kendal.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Kendal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























