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How to get fromCardiff to Kendalby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 555 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus bus 555
    6h 16m
    £63–137

  2. Bus via Lancaster

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall Stbus bus Uk078 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    10h 53m
    £33–96

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    9h 39m
    £50–103

  4. Drive 230.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Kendalcar car 230.1 mi
    4h 39m
    £57–82

  5. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 50m
    £60–166

  6. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 19m
    £60–179

Cardiff to Kendal by train, foot, and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kendal, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 39m.

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