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How to get fromKettering to Kendalby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Hinckley

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 27m
    £68–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    10h 34m
    £44–101

  3. Drive 189.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kettering to Kendalcar car 189.6 mi
    3h 36m
    £46–67

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h
    £96–164

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain train
    7h 32m
    £86–149

Kettering to Kendal by train and bus

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to The Shakespeare Inn via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to The Shakespeare Inn via Northampton Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 34m.

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