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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Ilkley is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Ilkley is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Ilkley station. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Ilkley Bus Station via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Market Place and Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Ilkley via Oxenholme Lake District, Lancaster and Shipley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Kendal to Ilkley?

The distance between Kendal and Ilkley is 91 miles. The road distance is 53.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Ilkley without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £27 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Kendal to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Ilkley bus from?

Kendal to Ilkley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Weavers Court station.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Ilkley train from?

Kendal to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Kendal to Ilkley is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 567 bus and line 581 bus and bus and line 64 bus, which costs and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Kendal to Ilkley bus arrive?

Kendal to Ilkley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's station.

Where does the Kendal to Ilkley train arrive?

Kendal to Ilkley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shipley station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Ilkley is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Kendal to Ilkley.

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

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Kendal to Ilkley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, and line 62 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kendal to Ilkley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Shipleytrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
3h 59m
£28–60
Drive 53.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kendal to Ilkleycar 53.2 mi
1h 11m
£14–19
Line 555 bus, train, line 62 bus
1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to New Streetbus 555 / ...
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Keighleytrain
3. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Ilkley Bus Stationbus 62 / ...
4h 4m
£20–35
Line 567 bus, line 581 bus, bus, line 64 bus
1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus 567
2. Take the bus from Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's to Market Placebus 581
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 2bus 580 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Ilkley Bus Stationbus 64 / ...
4h 48m

Kendal to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 90.5 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Lancaster to Shipley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Ilkley Bus Station via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Market Place, and Bus Station Stand 4 in around 4h 48m.

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