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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Cardiff is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at University RE via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Cardiff Central via Oxenholme Lake District and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Kendal to Cardiff?

The distance between Kendal and Cardiff is 232 miles. The road distance is 232 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Kendal to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Cardiff bus from?

Kendal to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Cardiff train from?

Kendal to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Kendal to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Kendal to Cardiff bus arrive?

Kendal to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Kendal to Cardiff train arrive?

Kendal to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Cardiff is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Kendal to Cardiff.

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Kendal to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 36m
£76–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to University REbus 216 / ...
10h 18m
£44–78
Drive 230.7 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Cardiffcar 230.7 mi
4h 41m
£57–82
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 45m
£86–220
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 4m
£78–138
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Kendal to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 23m
£104–169
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 23m
£80–187
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 20m
£97–235

Kendal to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 230.7 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Cardiff Central via Oxenholme Lake District and Crewe in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to University RE via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 18m.

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