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
5h 13m£52–98Drive 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
7h 2m
Scarborough to Kendal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Kendal via Leeds, Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
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 5h 13m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 Kendal via Leeds, Preston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Scarborough to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Scarborough to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
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