There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Kendal by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 6m£59–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
8h 49m£33–57Drive 197.1 mi
- Drive from Northampton to Kendalcar 197.1 mi
3h 18m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Coventry to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m£62–111Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain
- Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 56m£72–136
Northampton to Kendal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Kendal is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Northampton to Kendal is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Northampton Bus Interchange and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Kendal via Rugby, Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Northampton and Kendal is 188 miles. The road distance is 198.2 miles.
The best way to get from Northampton to Kendal without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 6m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Northampton to Kendal, including transfers.
Northampton to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Northampton Bus Interchange station.
Northampton to Kendal train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Northampton to Kendal is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 6m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Northampton, England and Kendal, England?
You can take a train from Northampton to Kendal via Rugby, Crewe, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Rugby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–60
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Northampton to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Northampton to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- 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
Train from Coventry to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Northampton to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Northampton to Kendal train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Kendal is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Northampton to Kendal.
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