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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 24m. 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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m 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 Manchester:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kendal to Manchester costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Kendal to Manchester
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G89874 · G898584:09 PM2h02Kendal station (KEN)6:11 PMDeansgate (DGT)$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
G89874 · G898584:09 PM2h02Kendal station (KEN)6:11 PMDeansgate (DGT)$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W84916+
G853983:02 PM1h18Kendal station (KEN)4:20 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$351One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G8537812:36 PM1h44Kendal station (KEN)2:20 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$351One-way1 transfer
G898721:22 PM1h30Kendal station (KEN)2:52 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$401One-way0 transfers
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G898902:13 PM1h37Kendal station (KEN)3:50 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$401One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kendal to Manchester:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kendal to Manchester costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- 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, Northern Trains Limited to go to Manchester by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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