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How to get fromBarnstaple to Kendalby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 56m
    £156–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    12h 44m
    £68–160

  3. Drive 318.7 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Kendalcar car 318.7 mi
    5h 14m
    £78–112

  4. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 23m
    £126–258

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    10h 54m
    £161–305

  6. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 42m
    £147–307

Barnstaple to Kendal by train and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 12h 44m.

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