There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Station
best- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2h£32–61Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
3h 54m£15–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Kendal80.5 mi
1h 20mDrive 80.5 mi
- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendalcar 80.5 mi
1h 20m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Kendaltrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
2h 7m£30–60
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Kendal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Kendal is 84 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal without a car is to train via Station which takes 2h and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal is to train via Station which takes 2h and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Kendal, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Kendal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Kendal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kendal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kendal.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Kendal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













