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How to get fromBedford to Kendalby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Kendal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford St Johns to Bletchleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 26m
    £55–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    9h 26m
    £40–67

  3. Drive  219.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Kendalcar car 219.3 mi
    3h 48m
    £54–78

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 43m
    £71–122

  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain train
    7h 53m
    £91–142

Bedford to Kendal by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Bedford St Johns to Kendal via Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 26m.

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