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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Kendal is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Kendal is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Swansea to Kendal?

The distance between Swansea and Kendal is 278 miles. The road distance is 235.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Swansea to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Kendal bus from?

Swansea to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Kendal train from?

Swansea to Kendal train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Kendal?

The best way to get from Swansea to Kendal is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Swansea to Kendal bus arrive?

Swansea to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Swansea to Kendal train arrive?

Swansea to Kendal train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Kendal is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Swansea to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3336+ hotels available in Kendal.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 15m
£96–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 24m
£56–88
Drive 234.1 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Kendalcar 234.1 mi
4h 44m
£59–84
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 38m
£98–165
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
7h 32m
£96–160

Swansea to Kendal by train and bus

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Distance: 276.3 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Kendal, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to The Shakespeare Inn via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 11h 24m.

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