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How to get fromDouglas to Kendalby car ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Douglas to Kendal by car ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Heysham to Kendaltaxi taxi
    4h 16m
    £66–136

  2. Car ferry, line 555 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus bus 555
    6h 36m
    £17–72

  3. Car ferry, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    3. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus bus 555
    8h 54m
    £24–36

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  • Distance: 93.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Douglas, Isle of Man and Kendal, England?

There is no direct connection from Douglas to Kendal. However, you can take the car ferry to Heysham then take the taxi to Kendal. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to The Shakespeare Inn via Liverpool, Queen Square Bus Station, Duke Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 54m.

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