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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Kendal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Kendal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Kendal:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Kendal costing on average $93.
A bus is $40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Kendal costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Kendal take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 11h 29m.
The journey is about 2h 13m faster (2h 49m by train vs 5h 2m by car) and roughly $37 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($93 vs $130). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Kendal
How to get from London to Kendal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Kendal is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:30 PM1h15London9:45 PMKendal$631One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:30 PM1h15London9:45 PMKendal$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:45 PM1h05London8:50 PMKendal$3101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:10 PM1h15London2:25 PMKendal$1761One-way0 transfers
- 5:15 PM1h10London6:25 PMKendal$1761One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 PM1h15London1:15 PMKendal$2461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Kendal:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Kendal costing on average $93.
A bus is $40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Kendal costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Kendal take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 11h 29m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Kendal as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Kendal station (KEN).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Kendal by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Kendal by bus.
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