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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 16m
    £80–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    10h 4m
    £41–69

  3. Drive  230.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Kendalcar car 230.1 mi
    4h 40m
    £57–83

  4. 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 8m
    £83–192

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 39m
    £82–139

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carnforthtrain train
    7h 54m
    £102–160

  7. 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 48m
    £93–225

  8. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 32m
    £98–235

Cardiff to Kendal by train and bus

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kendal, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to The Shakespeare Inn via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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