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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Kendal is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Elgin to Kendal?

The distance between Elgin and Kendal is 353 miles. The road distance is 299.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Elgin to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Kendal bus from?

Elgin to Kendal bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Kendal train from?

Elgin to Kendal train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Kendal?

The best way to get from Elgin to Kendal is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Elgin to Kendal bus arrive?

Elgin to Kendal bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Kendal train arrive?

Elgin to Kendal train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Kendal is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Elgin to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3326+ hotels available in Kendal.

Elgin to Kendal - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Elgin to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 30m
£121–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181 / ...
11h 28m
£66–118
Drive 298.2 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Kendalcar 298.2 mi
5h 39m
£74–107
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 31m
£111–265
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 54m
£111–212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 54m
£76–118
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 44m
£126–284
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 13m
£132–315
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane INV - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
10h 14m
£125–313

Elgin to Kendal by train and bus

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7h 30mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 350.7 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Kendal, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to The Shakespeare Inn via Edinburgh Waverley, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to The Shakespeare Inn via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 28m.

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