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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Kendal is to bus via Manchester which costs £22 - £35 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Kendal?

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

How far is it from Leicester to Kendal?

The distance between Leicester and Kendal is 182 miles. The road distance is 164.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Kendal without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 28m and costs £70 - £140.

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

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Kendal bus from?

Leicester to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Kendal train from?

Leicester to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Kendal?

The best way to get from Leicester to Kendal is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 28m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Leicester to Kendal bus arrive?

Leicester to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Kendal train arrive?

Leicester to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Kendal is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Leicester to Kendal.

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

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4h 28m
£74–136
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpassbus Uk030
8h 31m
£22–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
8h 24m
£40–94
Drive 163.2 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Kendalcar 163.2 mi
2h 59m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 40m
£53–122

Leicester to Kendal by train and bus

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.8 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to The Shakespeare Inn via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 24m.

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