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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Skegness is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Skegness via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly, Doncaster and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Kendal to Skegness?

The distance between Kendal and Skegness is 243 miles. The road distance is 176.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Skegness without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 7h 26m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Kendal to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Skegness train from?

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

Where does the Kendal to Skegness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kendal to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Skegness is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Kendal to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1818+ hotels available in Skegness.

Kendal to Skegness - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain
4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 26m
£89–161
Drive 175.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kendal to Skegnesscar 175.4 mi
3h 42m
£44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
7h 41m
£107–173
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelterbus B5 / ...
10h 41m
£62–119

Kendal to Skegness by train

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7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Skegness via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly, Doncaster, and Grantham in around 7h 26m.

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