There are 4 ways to get from Kendal to Knaresborough by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Knaresboroughtrain
4h 23m£39–78Line 555 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Weavers Court to Bus Stationbus 555
- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
7h 25m£17–29Drive 68.2 mi
- Drive from Kendal to Knaresboroughcar 68.2 mi
1h 32m£18–25Line 555 bus, train
- Take the bus from Weavers Court to New Streetbus 555 / ...
- Take the train from Carnforth to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Knaresboroughtrain
4h 36m£30–56
Kendal to Knaresborough by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Knaresborough is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kendal to Knaresborough is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Knaresborough. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Council Offices via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Hgte Bus Stn Stand 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Knaresborough. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Knaresborough via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Kendal and Knaresborough is 125 miles. The road distance is 68.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kendal to Knaresborough without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Kendal to Knaresborough, including transfers.
Kendal to Knaresborough bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Weavers Court station.
Kendal to Knaresborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
The best way to get from Kendal to Knaresborough is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Kendal, England and Knaresborough, England?
You can take a train from Kendal to Knaresborough via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, and Leeds in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Council Offices via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Hgte Bus Stn Stand 10 in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Knaresborough
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carnforth to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Knaresborough
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Weavers Court to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Weavers Court to New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Kendal to Knaresborough bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Kendal to Knaresborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Knaresborough is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Kendal to Knaresborough.
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