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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Kendal is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Kendal?

The distance between Ipswich and Kendal is 331 miles. The road distance is 261.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Ipswich to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Kendal bus from?

Ipswich to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Kendal train from?

Ipswich to Kendal train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Kendal?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Kendal is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 53m.

Where does the Ipswich to Kendal bus arrive?

Ipswich to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Kendal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Kendal is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Ipswich to Kendal.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 12m
£128–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Underpassbus
12h 53m
£51–97
Drive 259.6 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Kendalcar 259.6 mi
5h 9m
£64–92
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich 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 37m
£133–395
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
7h 27m
£102–174
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 8m
£132–229
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich 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 44m
£133–409
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 11m
£91–254
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich 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 22m
£176–458

Ipswich to Kendal by train, foot, subway, and bus

127Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.6 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to The Shakespeare Inn via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to The Shakespeare Inn via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 12h 53m.

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