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How to get fromInverness to Kendalby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    6h 59m
    £103–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181 / ...
    10h 29m
    £62–107

  3. Drive  291.5 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Kendalcar car 291.5 mi
    5h 13m
    £72–104

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 10m
    £116–270

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    7h 48m
    £82–118

Inverness to Kendal by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Kendal via Haymarket and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to The Shakespeare Inn via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 10h 29m.

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