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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Kendal is to bus which costs £65 - £150 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Perth and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Inverness to Kendal?

The distance between Inverness and Kendal is 334 miles. The road distance is 293.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Kendal without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 7h 9m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Inverness to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Kendal bus from?

Inverness to Kendal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Kendal train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Kendal?

The best way to get from Inverness to Kendal is to train via Glasgow which takes 7h 9m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Inverness to Kendal bus arrive?

Inverness to Kendal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Kendal train arrive?

Inverness to Kendal train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Kendal is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Inverness to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Inverness to Kendal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 9m
£116–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 42m
£65–143
Drive 291.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Kendalcar 291.5 mi
5h 13m
£72–104
Fly, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 18m
£121–276
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 10m
£112–233
Train #2
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 49m
£111–177

Inverness to Kendal by train, foot, and bus

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 331.9 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to The Shakespeare Inn via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 7h 9m. 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 42m.

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