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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 28m
    £121–267

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    11h 57m
    £62–111

  3. Drive 297.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kendal to Elgincar car 297.6 mi
    5h 38m
    £73–105

  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
    7h 4m
    £110–286

  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 41m
    £130–268

  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 7m
    £102–170

  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 19m
    £127–299

  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 49m
    £126–306

Kendal to Elgin by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Elgin West Road via Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 57m.

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