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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kendal is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kendal is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kendal?

The distance between Cardiff and Kendal is 232 miles. The road distance is 231.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cardiff to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kendal bus from?

Cardiff to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kendal train from?

Cardiff to Kendal train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Kendal?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kendal is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to Kendal bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Kendal train arrive?

Cardiff to Kendal train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Kendal is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Cardiff to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 16m
£80–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 1m
£47–78
Drive 230.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Kendalcar 230.1 mi
4h 40m
£57–82
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 48m
£88–214
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 32m
£101–171
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 12m
£82–186
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 32m
£98–234

Cardiff to Kendal by train and bus

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Distance: 230.9 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kendal, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to The Shakespeare Inn via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 1m.

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