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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Kendal is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Kendal. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Essex to Kendal?

The distance between Essex and Kendal is 304 miles. The road distance is 254 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Essex to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Kendal bus from?

Essex to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Kendal train from?

Essex to Kendal train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train or bus from Essex to Kendal?

The best way to get from Essex to Kendal is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Essex to Kendal bus arrive?

Essex to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Essex to Kendal train arrive?

Essex to Kendal train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Essex to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Kendal is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Essex to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3365+ hotels available in Kendal.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 17m
£115–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Underpassbus Uk030
12h 22m
£47–81
Drive 252.5 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Kendalcar 252.5 mi
5h 1m
£62–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 24m
£121–371
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
9h 46m
£138–219
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 15m
£80–229
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 2m
£89–224
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 31m
£122–380
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 9m
£163–424

Essex to Kendal by train and bus

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 301.9 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to The Shakespeare Inn via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Euston Station, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 12h 22m.

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