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How to get fromReading to Kendalby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 32m
    £34–303

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    9h 10m
    £46–146

  3. Drive 241.4 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Kendalcar car 241.4 mi
    4h 19m
    £60–86

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 59m
    £86–321

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 37m
    £49–195

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 36m
    £92–242

Reading to Kendal by train and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Kendal, England?

You can take a train from Reading to The Shakespeare Inn via Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 5h 32m.

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