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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Skipton is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Skipton is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Bus Station Stand 2 via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Skipton via Oxenholme Lake District and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Kendal to Skipton?

The distance between Kendal and Skipton is 65 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £23 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Kendal to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Skipton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kendal to Skipton train from?

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

Train or bus from Kendal to Skipton?

The best way to get from Kendal to Skipton is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £23 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 567 bus and line 581 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Kendal to Skipton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kendal to Skipton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kendal to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Skipton is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Kendal to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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Kendal to Skipton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 567 bus, and line 581 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Skiptontrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
2h 46m
£24–51
Drive 43.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kendal to Skiptoncar 43.8 mi
1h
£11–16
Line 567 bus, line 581 bus, 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 / ...
3h 41m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kendal to Skiptontaxi 43.8 mi
1h
£90–110
Line 555 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to New Streetbus 555 / ...
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Skiptontrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
2h 51m
£18–30

Kendal to Skipton by train

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Distance: 64.7 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Lancaster to Skipton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Bus Station Stand 2 via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's and Market Place in around 3h 41m.

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