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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Kendal is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Kendal via Wakefield Kirkgate, Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Kendal?

The distance between Pontefract and Kendal is 121 miles. The road distance is 84.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Pontefract to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Kendal train from?

Pontefract to Kendal train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Where does the Pontefract to Kendal train arrive?

Pontefract to Kendal train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Kendal is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Pontefract to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3324+ hotels available in Kendal.

Pontefract to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 36m
£35–71
Drive 83.8 mi
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1. Drive from Pontefract to Kendalcar 83.8 mi
1h 51m
£21–30
Line 140 bus, line 60 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Rail Station Bbus 60 / ...
3. Take the train from Keighley to Carnforthtrain
6h 48m
£22–38
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain Leeds - Morecambe / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
4h 48m
£29–54

Pontefract to Kendal by train

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Distance: 120 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Kendal via Wakefield Kirkgate, Manchester Piccadilly, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 36m.

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