There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Kendal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 20m£28–51Drive 49.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nelson to Kendalcar 49.2 mi
1h 7m£12–18Line 152 bus, bus, line 555 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
5h 48mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Nelson to Kendaltaxi 49.2 mi
1h 7m£100–130
Nelson to Kendal by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Kendal is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Clough Road and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Nelson and Kendal is 69 miles. The road distance is 49.5 miles.
The best way to get from Nelson to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Nelson to Kendal, including transfers.
Nelson to Kendal bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Nelson to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nelson station.
The best way to get from Nelson to Kendal is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 152 bus and bus and line 555 bus, which costs and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Kendal, England?
You can take a train from Nelson to The Shakespeare Inn via Preston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clough Road to The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Nelson to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01254 670 583
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Arrival Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-blackburn-bus-company/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
BCN Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1282 866 660
Escort Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 868 788
Greenline Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 860 011
Alan's 1st Choice Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 778 833
- Website
- minibusespadiham.co.uk
Burnley & Crown Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 455 555
- Website
- burnleytaxis.co.uk
Doubletop Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 420 028
Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 838 882
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More Questions & Answers
Nelson to Kendal bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Arrival Stand station.
Nelson to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Kendal is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Nelson to Kendal.
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