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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Kendal is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Brook Street and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place and Abbotsgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Kendal via Leeds, Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Kendal?

The distance between Ilkley and Kendal is 81 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Kendal without a car is to train and line 555 bus which takes 4h and costs £23 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Ilkley to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Kendal bus from?

Ilkley to Kendal bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, depart from Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Kendal train from?

Ilkley to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Ilkley to Kendal?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Kendal is to bus and line 581 bus and line 567 bus which takes 5h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Ilkley to Kendal bus arrive?

Ilkley to Kendal bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Ilkley to Kendal train arrive?

Ilkley to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Kendal is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Ilkley to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Ilkley to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilkley to Kendal by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the train from Shipley to Carnforthtrain Leeds - Morecambe / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
4h
£24–44
Drive 53.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilkley to Kendalcar 53.5 mi
1h 10m
£14–20
Bus, line 581 bus, line 567 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Market Placebus 580 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus 581
3. Take the bus from Abbotsgate to The Shakespeare Innbus 567
5h 12m
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 23m
£37–77

Ilkley to Kendal by train and bus

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Distance: 80.1 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Brook Street to The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, and Abbotsgate in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ilkley to Kendal via Leeds, Preston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 23m.

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