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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Kendal is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Durham to Kendal?

The distance between Durham and Kendal is 127 miles. The road distance is 69.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Durham to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Kendal train from?

Durham to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.

Where does the Durham to Kendal train arrive?

Durham to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Durham to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Kendal is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Durham to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3379+ hotels available in Kendal.

Durham to Kendal - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Kendal by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 22m
£45–93
Drive 69.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Kendalcar 69.1 mi
1h 30m
£17–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 685
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cranstonsbus 685
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 51m

Durham to Kendal by train and bus

220Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Durham to The Shakespeare Inn via Newcastle, Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 3h 22m.

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