There are 5 ways to get from Loughborough to Kendal by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m£63–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 23m£34–58Drive 155.6 mi
- Drive from Loughborough to Kendalcar 155.6 mi
2h 42m£39–56Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 25m£61–106Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Stationbus Sky
- Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
7h 12m£56–97
Loughborough to Kendal by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Kendal is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Derby and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Loughborough and Kendal is 161 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Loughborough to Kendal, including transfers.
Loughborough to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Loughborough to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Kendal is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Loughborough, England and Kendal, England?
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to The Shakespeare Inn via Derby, Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lemyngton Street to The Shakespeare Inn via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 23m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
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Booking & Getting There
Loughborough to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Loughborough to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Kendal is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Loughborough to Kendal.
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