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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Kendal is to bus via Oxford which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Kendal is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Kendal via Stafford and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Reading to Kendal?

The distance between Reading and Kendal is 244 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £75 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Reading to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Kendal bus from?

Reading to Kendal bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Kendal train from?

Reading to Kendal train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Kendal?

The best way to get from Reading to Kendal is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £75 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Reading to Kendal bus arrive?

Reading to Kendal bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Kendal train arrive?

Reading to Kendal train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Reading to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Kendal is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Reading to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 38m
£75–342
Train, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
6h 23m
£38–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus
10h 19m
Drive 241.4 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Kendalcar 241.4 mi
4h 19m
£60–86
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 51m
£90–287
Bus via Oxford
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 56m
£50–103
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading 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
5h 37m
£96–242
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 4m
£84–316

Reading to Kendal by train

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Distance: 242.7 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Kendal via Stafford and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Shakespeare Inn via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 10h 19m.

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