There are 6 ways to get from Kendal to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 45m£79–224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
11h 52m£48–97Drive 301.6 mi
- Drive from Kendal to Exetercar 301.6 mi
4h 56m£75–108Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4h 51m£88–313Train
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 40m£95–232Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 24m£57–247
Kendal to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Exeter is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kendal to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs £85 - £320.
No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Kendal and Exeter is 311 miles. The road distance is 303.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kendal to Exeter without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 45m and costs £75 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Kendal to Exeter, including transfers.
Kendal to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.
Kendal to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
The best way to get from Kendal to Exeter is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 45m and costs £75 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 11h 52m.
What companies run services between Kendal, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Kendal to Exeter St Davids via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 52m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £23–95
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £18–26
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £50–75
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–28
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–20
- 1st Class
- £27–35
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Kendal to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Kendal to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Exeter is 303 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Kendal to Exeter.
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