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How to get fromBedford to Kendalby bus, train, car, or 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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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4h 57m
    £56–151

  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
    8h 41m
    £45–102

  3. Drive 219.3 mi

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

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 31m
    £125–381

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 13m
    £77–142

  6. Train

    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 41m
    £104–174

Bedford to Kendal by bus and train

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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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 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to The Shakespeare Inn via Kettering, Nottingham, Manchester Piccadilly, Carnforth, and Railway Station in around 7h 41m.

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