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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Kendal is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Rugby to Kendal?

The distance between Rugby and Kendal is 169 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Rugby to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Kendal bus from?

Rugby to Kendal bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Northcote Road station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Kendal train from?

Rugby to Kendal train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Kendal?

The best way to get from Rugby to Kendal is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 86 bus and bus and line 555 bus, which costs and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Rugby to Kendal bus arrive?

Rugby to Kendal bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Transport Museum station.

Where does the Rugby to Kendal train arrive?

Rugby to Kendal train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Kendal is 179 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Rugby to Kendal.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rugby to Kendal by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 27m
£58–120
Drive 178.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rugby to Kendalcar 178.4 mi
2h 55m
£44–64
Line 86 bus, bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Northcote Road to Transport Museumbus 86
2. Take the bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
8h 48m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 39m
£64–111
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
6h 15m
£79–127

Rugby to Kendal by train and bus

80Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.7 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to The Shakespeare Inn via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northcote Road to The Shakespeare Inn via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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