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Compare train and bus for Kendal to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kendal to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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How to get from Kendal to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kendal to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:24 AM3h29Kendal12:53 PMManchester$231One-way0 transfers
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9:24 AM3h29Kendal12:53 PMManchester$231One-way0 transfers
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9:24 AM3h29Kendal12:53 PMManchester$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kendal to Manchester:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kendal to Manchester costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kendal and Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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