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How to get fromCambridge to Kendalby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 51m
    £108–187

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk083
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    9h 59m
    £38–61

  3. Drive  216.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Kendalcar car 216.4 mi
    4h 5m
    £54–77

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain 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 51m
    £118–348

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain train
    6h 59m
    £78–122

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 28m
    £103–162

Cambridge to Kendal by train and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Kendal via King's Cross, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 59m.

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