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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Kendal is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Kendal is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Kendal?

The distance between Cambridge and Kendal is 315 miles. The road distance is 217.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Cambridge to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Kendal bus from?

Cambridge to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Kendal train from?

Cambridge to Kendal train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Kendal?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Kendal is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the Cambridge to Kendal bus arrive?

Cambridge to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Kendal train arrive?

Cambridge to Kendal train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Kendal is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Cambridge to Kendal.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Kendal?

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Cambridge to Kendal - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 14m
£120–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 17m
£52–124
Drive 216.4 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Kendalcar 216.4 mi
4h 5m
£53–77
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
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 47m
£129–424
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
6h 55m
£88–137
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 36m
£118–192
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 6m
£88–244

Cambridge to Kendal by train, foot, and bus

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6h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.4 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to The Shakespeare Inn via King's Cross, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 17m.

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