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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Kendal is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £28 - £80 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Derby to Kendal?

The distance between Derby and Kendal is 144 miles. The road distance is 132.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Derby to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Kendal bus from?

Derby to Kendal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Kendal train from?

Derby to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Kendal?

The best way to get from Derby to Kendal is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £28 - £80 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Derby to Kendal bus arrive?

Derby to Kendal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Kendal train arrive?

Derby to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Derby to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Kendal is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Derby to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Derby to Kendal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Kendal by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 2m
£59–96
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
7h 52m
£29–78
Drive 131.8 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Kendalcar 131.8 mi
2h 35m
£33–47
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
5h 5m
£68–104
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 35m
£63–115

Derby to Kendal by train and bus

79Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.3 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Derby to The Shakespeare Inn via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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