Getting to Kendal

Getting to Kendal - Kendal Station

By train

Kendal station is on the Lakes Line between Oxenholme and Windermere, with roughly one train an hour each way. Some trains run direct to and from Manchester Airport and Manchester.

Coming from further away? Change at Oxenholme, Lake District on the West Coast Main Line. Avanti West Coast runs services between London and Scotland, and TransPennine Express runs between Manchester Airport and Scotland. From Oxenholme, it's about six minutes to Kendal.

The Castle Centre is a few minutes' walk from Kendal station.

Plan your journey at National Rail.

By bus

Kendal bus station is on Blackhall Road, in the town centre. Stagecoach buses link Kendal with Lancaster, Windermere and the wider Lake District.

By car

Kendal is just off the M6 (junctions 36 and 37). Free parking is available at the Castle Centre, and pay-and-display parking is available around the town centre.

Sharing lifts

Coming by car? You might be able to offer or share a lift with others in the group. Let us know when you book if you'd like us to connect you.