What is the cheapest way to get from Guildford to Kendal?

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Kendal is to bus via Lancaster which costs £28 - £90 and takes 11h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guildford to Kendal?

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Kendal is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Kendal via Waterloo station, London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Guildford to Kendal?

The distance between Guildford and Kendal is 291 miles. The road distance is 267.9 miles.

How do I travel from Guildford to Kendal without a car?

The best way to get from Guildford to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £80 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Guildford to Kendal?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Guildford to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Kendal bus from?

Guildford to Kendal bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Kendal train from?

Guildford to Kendal train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Kendal?

The best way to get from Guildford to Kendal is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Guildford to Kendal bus arrive?

Guildford to Kendal bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Kendal train arrive?

Guildford to Kendal train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Kendal is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Guildford to Kendal.

How do I get a train ticket from Guildford to Kendal?

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Guildford to Kendal - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Guildford to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 21m
£84–237
Bus via Lancaster
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus Uk030
11h 53m
£28–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 53m
Drive 266.4 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Kendalcar 266.4 mi
4h 46m
£66–95
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 55m
£67–265
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 5m
£42–341
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 8m
£67–312
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 39m
£76–325
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 13m
£97–254
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h
£110–321
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 30m
£87–305

Guildford to Kendal by train and subway

116Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.9 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Kendal via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to The Shakespeare Inn via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 53m.

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