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Compare train and bus for Preston to Kendal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Kendal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Kendal:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Kendal costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Kendal take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
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How to get from Preston to Kendal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Kendal is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:10 PM1h15Preston1:25 PMKendal$271One-way0 transfers
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12:10 PM1h15Preston1:25 PMKendal$271One-way0 transfers
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12:10 PM1h15Preston1:25 PMKendal$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Kendal:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Kendal costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Kendal take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Kendal as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Kendal station (KEN).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Kendal by train.
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