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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £9 - £10 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Duke Street via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Whitehaven via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Kendal to Whitehaven?

The distance between Kendal and Whitehaven is 91 miles. The road distance is 47.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Kendal to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Whitehaven bus from?

Kendal to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Whitehaven train from?

Kendal to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Kendal to Whitehaven is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £10 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Kendal to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Kendal to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Kendal to Whitehaven train arrive?

Kendal to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Whitehaven is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Kendal to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
2h 54m
£34–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
3h 32m
£9–10
Drive 46.9 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Whitehavencar 46.9 mi
1h 9m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kendal to Whitehaventaxi 46.9 mi
1h 9m
£95–120

Kendal to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 90.9 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Kendal to Whitehaven via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Duke Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 32m.

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