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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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m 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 | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Kendal:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Kendal costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Kendal take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:30 PM3h00Manchester8:30 PMKendal$351One-way0 transfers
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- 5:30 PM3h00Manchester8:30 PMKendal$351One-way0 transfers
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- 5:30 PM3h00Manchester8:30 PMKendal$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Kendal:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Kendal costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Kendal take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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 Manchester Airport (MIA) and arrive in Kendal station (KEN).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Kendal by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Kendal by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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