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How to get fromThirsk to Kendalby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thirsk to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 30m
    £59–107

  2. Drive  67.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thirsk to Kendalcar car 67.4 mi
    1h 30m
    £17–25

  3. Bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus bus 30X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus bus 555
    8h 36m
    £23–36

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus bus 30X / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 17m
    £45–85

  5. Bus, Steam train

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus bus 30X / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    8h 5m

Thirsk to Kendal by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Thirsk to Kendal via Thirsk, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to The Shakespeare Inn via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 36m.

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