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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Kendal is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 18m.

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 18m and costs £55 - £85.

How far is it from Reading to Kendal?

The distance between Reading and Kendal is 244 miles. The road distance is 243.3 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 via Birmingham which takes 5h 38m and costs £100 - £170.

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

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

Can I drive from Reading to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Kendal is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Reading to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3359+ hotels available in Kendal.

Reading to Kendal - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 38m
£103–166
Drive 241.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Kendalcar 241.9 mi
4h 18m
£59–85
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, 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 32m
£117–239
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 50m
£120–191
Train #2
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
6h 54m
£120–186
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
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 52m
£106–342

Reading to Kendal by train and bus

62Weekly Services

5h 38mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.9 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Reading to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 5h 38m.

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