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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Thirsktrain train Manchester Airport - Saltburn / ...
    4h 32m
    £59–106

  2. Drive  67.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kendal to Thirskcar car 67.2 mi
    1h 30m
    £17–25

  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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    8h 37m
    £23–36

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Exhibition Square to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    5h 55m
    £47–88

  5. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    6h 52m

Kendal to Thirsk by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Thirsk via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Oxford Road, and Thirsk in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Market Place via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 8h 37m.

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