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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Kendal is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Kendal via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Kendal?

The distance between Nottingham and Kendal is 156 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Nottingham to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Kendal bus from?

Nottingham to Kendal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Kendal train from?

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

Train or bus from Nottingham to Kendal?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Kendal is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Nottingham to Kendal bus arrive?

Nottingham to Kendal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Nottingham to Kendal train arrive?

Nottingham to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Kendal is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Nottingham to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Nottingham to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nottingham to Kendal by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 22m
£58–99
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
7h 28m
£22–32
Drive 135.4 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Kendalcar 135.4 mi
2h 52m
£34–49
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain Nottingham - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain Leeds - Morecambe / ...
6h 8m
£49–89

Nottingham to Kendal by train

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Distance: 155.4 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Kendal via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 28m.

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