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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Kendal is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Kendal is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Carnforth via Kettering, Nottingham and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Bedford to Kendal?

The distance between Bedford and Kendal is 220 miles. The road distance is 220.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Kendal without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Bedford to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Kendal bus from?

Bedford to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Kendal train from?

Bedford to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Kendal?

The best way to get from Bedford to Kendal is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £150 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Bedford to Kendal bus arrive?

Bedford to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Bedford to Kendal train arrive?

Bedford to Kendal train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Kendal is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Bedford to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3331+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4h 57m
£54–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 11m
£38–62
Drive 219.3 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Kendalcar 219.3 mi
3h 48m
£55–79
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
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
6h 31m
£125–350
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 19m
£73–127
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
7h 31m
£92–147

Bedford to Kendal by bus and train

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Distance: 218.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to The Shakespeare Inn via Kettering, Nottingham, Manchester Piccadilly, Carnforth, and Railway Station in around 7h 31m.

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