Visiting Kendal

Driving directions to Kendal:

1. If you are coming from Manchester, take the M6 northbound and exit at Junction 36. Then follow the signs to Kendal.
2. If you are coming from Glasgow, take the M74 southbound and then the M6 southbound. Exit at Junction 39 and then follow the signs to Kendal.
3. If you are coming from Leeds, take the A65 towards Kirkby Lonsdale and then follow the signs to Kendal.

Rail directions to Kendal:

1. If you are coming from Manchester, Glasgow or London, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District station and then change to a train to Kendal.
2. If you are coming from Leeds or Lancaster, take a direct train to Kendal.

If you are in the Lake District National Park, you can take a bus or drive to Kendal from Ambleside, Windermere, and Grasmere. Additionally, there are regular bus services to and from Kendal to nearby towns such as Lancaster, Carnforth, and Penrith.

The closest airport to Kendal is Manchester Airport, which is approximately 70 miles away. The most direct route from the airport is to take the M56 towards the M6 and then head northwards on the M6 until Junction 36 for Kendal.