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How to get fromDarlington to Kendalby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Darlington to Kendal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3h 54m
    £52–110

  2. Drive 60.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darlington to Kendalcar car 60.6 mi
    1h 20m
    £15–22

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Post Officebus bus 856
    2. Take the bus from Dales Countryside Museum to Librarybus bus S3
    5h 25m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 1m
    £53–106

  5. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    7h 29m

Darlington to Kendal by train and bus

Calendar137Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to The Shakespeare Inn via Newcastle, Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darlington to The Shakespeare Inn via Northallerton, County Hall, Post Office, Dales Countryside Museum, and Library in around 5h 25m.

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