How to travel from Kendal to Manchester

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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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Driving

$26

Average price

Cheapest

$28

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 24m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 40m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Northern Rail

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The cheapest way to travel from Kendal to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $21 (€18).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Kendal to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kendal and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kendal to Manchester among Omio's users.

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from Kendal to Manchester

How to get from Kendal to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Kendal to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Northern RailG89874 · G89858
    4:09 PM2h02
    Kendal station (KEN)
    6:11 PMDeansgate (DGT)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Northern RailG89874 · G89858
    4:09 PM2h02
    Kendal station (KEN)
    6:11 PMDeansgate (DGT)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressW84916+Northern RailG85398
    3:02 PM1h18
    Kendal station (KEN)
    4:20 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressW84909+Northern RailG85378
    12:36 PM1h44
    Kendal station (KEN)
    2:20 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailG89872
    1:22 PM1h30
    Kendal station (KEN)
    2:52 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG85388+Avanti West CoastW33314+Northern RailG89890
    2:13 PM1h37
    Kendal station (KEN)
    3:50 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    $401One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kendal to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kendal to Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Kendal and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Kendal to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $21 (€18).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Kendal to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

The distance from Kendal to Manchester is approximately 62 miles (100 km).
The average frequency per day from Kendal to Manchester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kendal to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kendal station (KEN) and arrive in Manchester Airport (MIA).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kendal to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kendal to Manchester:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
Omio customers who travel from Kendal to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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