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

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Kendal is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via County Hall, Wensleydale Creamery and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Thirsk and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Thirsk and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Thirsk to Kendal?

The distance between Thirsk and Kendal is 164 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thirsk to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Thirsk to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Kendal bus from?

Thirsk to Kendal bus services, operated by East Yorkshire, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Kendal train from?

Thirsk to Kendal train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Thirsk station.

Train or bus from Thirsk to Kendal?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Kendal is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Thirsk to Kendal bus arrive?

Thirsk to Kendal bus services, operated by East Yorkshire, arrive at Northallerton Station.

Where does the Thirsk to Kendal train arrive?

Thirsk to Kendal train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Thirsk to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Kendal is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Thirsk to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3334+ hotels available in Kendal.

Thirsk to Kendal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 555 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Saltburn - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 8m
£56–99
Drive 67.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thirsk to Kendalcar 67.4 mi
1h 30m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Northallerton Stationbus M5
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Wensleydale Creamerybus 856
3. Take the bus from Wensleydale Creamery to Librarybus S3
4. Take the bus from Library to The Shakespeare Innbus S1
5h 35m
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555 / ...
4h 35m
£42–75
Bus, Steam train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain The Scarborough Spa Express
7h 54m

Thirsk to Kendal by train and bus

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Thirsk to The Shakespeare Inn via Manchester Oxford Road, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to The Shakespeare Inn via County Hall, Wensleydale Creamery, and Library in around 5h 35m.

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