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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Thirsk is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Thirsk is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Market Place via Post Office, Wensleydale Creamery and County Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Thirsk via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Kendal to Thirsk?

The distance between Kendal and Thirsk is 164 miles. The road distance is 67.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Kendal to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Thirsk bus from?

Kendal to Thirsk bus services, operated by Western Dales Community Trnsp, depart from Weavers Court station.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Thirsk train from?

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

Train or bus from Kendal to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Kendal to Thirsk is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Kendal to Thirsk bus arrive?

Kendal to Thirsk bus services, operated by Western Dales Community Trnsp, arrive at Post Office station.

Where does the Kendal to Thirsk train arrive?

Kendal to Thirsk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Thirsk is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Kendal to Thirsk.

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

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Where can I stay near Thirsk?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Thirsktrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
4h 28m
£54–101
Drive 67.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kendal to Thirskcar 67.2 mi
1h 30m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to Post Officebus S1
2. Take the bus from Post Office to Wensleydale Creamerybus S3
3. Take the bus from Wensleydale Creamery to Northallerton Stationbus 856
4. Take the bus from County Hall to Market Placebus M5
5h 34m
Line 555 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to New Streetbus 555 / ...
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Thirsktrain
4h 48m
£41–75
Steam train, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain The Scarborough Spa Express
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
6h 51m

Kendal to Thirsk by train

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Distance: 162.9 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Thirsk via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Oxford Road in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Market Place via Post Office, Wensleydale Creamery, and County Hall in around 5h 34m.

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