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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Kendal is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Kendal?

The distance between Barnstaple and Kendal is 350 miles. The road distance is 320.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Kendal without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 57m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Barnstaple to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Kendal bus from?

Barnstaple to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Kendal train from?

Barnstaple to Kendal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Kendal?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Kendal is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 57m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Kendal bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Kendal train arrive?

Barnstaple to Kendal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Kendal is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Barnstaple to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3327+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 57m
£135–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
13h 6m
£49–82
Drive 318.7 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Kendalcar 318.7 mi
5h 14m
£80–115
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 24m
£121–285
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
10h 53m
£141–262
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 43m
£150–297

Barnstaple to Kendal by train and bus

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Distance: 348.4 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to The Shakespeare Inn via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 13h 6m.

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