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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Kendal is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Kendal?

The distance between Birmingham and Kendal is 146 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Birmingham to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Kendal bus from?

Birmingham to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Kendal train from?

Birmingham to Kendal train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Kendal?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Kendal is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Birmingham to Kendal bus arrive?

Birmingham to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.

Where does the Birmingham to Kendal train arrive?

Birmingham to Kendal train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Kendal is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Birmingham to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3336+ hotels available in Kendal.

Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Kendal by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 44m
£52–79
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
5h 39m
£23–37
Drive 147.8 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Kendalcar 147.8 mi
2h 29m
£37–53
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 49m
£52–101

Birmingham to Kendal by train and bus

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Distance: 145 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station in around 5h 39m.

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