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

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There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 31m
    £118–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    11h 53m
    £41–68

  3. Drive  301.2 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Kendalcar car 301.2 mi
    4h 55m
    £76–110

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
    7h 15m
    £107–246

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    9h 8m
    £126–223

Exeter to Kendal by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Kendal, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Kendal via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to The Shakespeare Inn via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 53m.

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