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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Leicester is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District and arriving at Leicester via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Kendal to Leicester?

The distance between Kendal and Leicester is 182 miles. The road distance is 164.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Leicester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Kendal to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kendal to Leicester train from?

Kendal to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Leicester?

The best way to get from Kendal to Leicester is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Kendal to Leicester bus arrive?

Kendal to Leicester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Kendal to Leicester train arrive?

Kendal to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Leicester is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Kendal to Leicester.

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

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
4h 34m
£71–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
9h 23m
£22–33
Line 555 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
8h 13m
£38–94
Drive 163.5 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Leicestercar 163.5 mi
3h
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
4h 41m
£50–120

Kendal to Leicester by bus and train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.3 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Weavers Court to Leicester via Station, Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly, and Sheffield in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 13m.

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