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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Kendal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Kendal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Manchester to Kendal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Kendal is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:03 AM1h22Manchester10:25 AMKendal$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:03 AM1h22Manchester10:25 AMKendal$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:03 AM1h22Manchester10:25 AMKendal$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:38 AM2h47Manchester10:25 AMKendal$181One-way0 transfers
- 11:56 AM1h42Manchester1:38 PMKendal$191One-way0 transfers
- 10:56 AM1h42Manchester12:38 PMKendal$191One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Kendal
Travel to Kendal 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 Manchester to Kendal.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Kendal as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Deansgate (DGT) and arrive in Kendal station (KEN).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Kendal by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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