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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Reading is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Reading. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Reading. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Reading via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Kendal to Reading?

The distance between Kendal and Reading is 244 miles. The road distance is 243.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Reading without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 33m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Kendal to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kendal to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Kendal to Reading?

The best way to get from Kendal to Reading is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 33m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £100 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Kendal to Reading bus arrive?

Kendal to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Kendal to Reading train arrive?

Kendal to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Reading is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kendal to Reading.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 33m
£86–146
Drive 242 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kendal to Readingcar 242 mi
4h 23m
£61–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 13m
£67–99
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 24m
£94–339
Train
1. Take the train from Kendal to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 53m
£105–165
Train #2
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 8m
£104–168
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 38m
£116–262
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 46m
£97–370

Kendal to Reading by train

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Distance: 242.8 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Reading via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Reading RailAir via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 13m.

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