There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 23m£62–101Drive 148.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendalcar 148.4 mi
2h 34m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 49m£42–98Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Kendal148.4 mi
2h 34mTrain via Manchester
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 33m£73–129Train, line 555 bus
- Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
6h 20m£71–111
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Kendal is 157 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Kendal, England?
You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to The Shakespeare Inn via Railway Station, Derby, Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to The Shakespeare Inn via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 49m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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
Train from Leeds to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- 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
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- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Kendal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Kendal.
There are 3363+ hotels available in Kendal.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Kendal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.