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How to get fromKendal to Leicesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kendal to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    4h 34m
    £73–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    9h 26m
    £24–38

  3. Line 555 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    8h 32m
    £38–88

  4. Drive 163.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kendal to Leicestercar car 163.5 mi
    3h
    £40–58

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
    4h 40m
    £52–127

Kendal to Leicester by bus and train

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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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 32m.

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