What is the cheapest way to get from St Bees Head to Kendal?

The cheapest way to get from St Bees Head to Kendal is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Bees Head to Kendal?

The fastest way to get from St Bees Head to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between St Bees Head and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from St Bees Head to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Whittington Cat and arriving at Blackhall Road via The Lime Kiln and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between St Bees Head and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from St Bees Head to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from St Bees Head to Kendal?

The distance between St Bees Head and Kendal is 96 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.

How do I travel from St Bees Head to Kendal without a car?

The best way to get from St Bees Head to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £40 - £70.

How long does it take to get from St Bees Head to Kendal?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from St Bees Head to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Bees Head to Kendal bus from?

St Bees Head to Kendal bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from The Lime Kiln station.

Where do I catch the St Bees Head to Kendal train from?

St Bees Head to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.

Train or bus from St Bees Head to Kendal?

The best way to get from St Bees Head to Kendal is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £26 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the St Bees Head to Kendal bus arrive?

St Bees Head to Kendal bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the St Bees Head to Kendal train arrive?

St Bees Head to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from St Bees Head to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between St Bees Head to Kendal is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from St Bees Head to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3331+ hotels available in Kendal.

St Bees Head to Kendal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from St Bees Head to Kendal by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 46m
£43–69
Drive 45.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Bees Head to Kendalcar 45.7 mi
1h 12m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Lime Kiln to Bus Stationbus X5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blackhall Roadbus 555
3h 32m
£21–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Bees Head to Kendaltaxi 45.7 mi
1h 12m
£95–120
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from St Bees to Carnforthtrain Corkickle - Lancaster / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
3h 36m
£33–56
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blackhall Roadbus 555
3h 49m
£22–25

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Distance: 95.9 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between St Bees Head, England and Kendal, England?

You can take a vehicle from St Bees Head to The Shakespeare Inn via Whitehaven, Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St Bees Head to Blackhall Road via Whittington Cat, The Lime Kiln, and Bus Station in around 3h 32m.

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