There are 3 ways to get from Scarborough to Kendal by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Scarborough to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4h 53m£65–118Drive 111.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scarborough to Kendalcar 111.4 mi
2h 33m£28–40Steam train
- Take the train from Scarborough to Carnforthtrain The Scarborough Spa Express
6h 43m
Scarborough to Kendal by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scarborough to Kendal is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Scarborough to Kendal is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Scarborough and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Leeds and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Scarborough and Kendal is 171 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.
The best way to get from Scarborough to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Scarborough to Kendal, including transfers.
Scarborough to Kendal train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Kendal train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scarborough to Kendal is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Scarborough to Kendal.
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What companies run services between Scarborough, England and Kendal, England?
You can take a train from Scarborough to The Shakespeare Inn via Leeds, Preston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Scarborough to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.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
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- 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 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Scarborough to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
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