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Compare train and bus for Kendal to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kendal to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kendal to Edinburgh:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kendal to Edinburgh costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
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How to get from Kendal to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kendal to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:01 AM2h18Kendal1:19 PMEdinburgh$321One-way0 transfers
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11:01 AM2h18Kendal1:19 PMEdinburgh$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:01 AM2h18Kendal1:19 PMEdinburgh$321One-way0 transfers
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12:01 PM2h18Kendal2:19 PMEdinburgh$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kendal to Edinburgh:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kendal to Edinburgh costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kendal and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kendal station (KEN) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Edinburgh by train.
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