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How to get fromKendal to Elginby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kendal to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    8h 24m
    £120–246

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    12h 12m
    £70–153

  3. Drive  297.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kendal to Elgincar car 297.6 mi
    5h 38m
    £74–106

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    6h 52m
    £107–269

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain train
    8h 40m
    £126–248

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 10 / ...
    9h 28m
    £107–175

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 24m
    £128–291

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    8h 39m
    £129–314

Kendal to Elgin by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Elgin via Oxenholme Lake District, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Elgin West Road via Bus Station Night Std, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 12h 12m.

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