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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Kendal is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Kendal is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Exeter to Kendal?

The distance between Exeter and Kendal is 311 miles. The road distance is 303 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Kendal without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 12m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Exeter to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Kendal bus from?

Exeter to Kendal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Kendal train from?

Exeter to Kendal train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Kendal?

The best way to get from Exeter to Kendal is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 12m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Exeter to Kendal bus arrive?

Exeter to Kendal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Kendal train arrive?

Exeter to Kendal train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Kendal is 303 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Exeter to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Exeter to Kendal - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 12m
£121–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 33m
£44–77
Drive 301.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Kendalcar 301.2 mi
4h 55m
£75–108
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4h 59m
£104–256
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 56m
£128–229
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 11m
£133–268
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 13m
£102–220
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 53m
£112–253
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 55m
£140–322

Exeter to Kendal by train and bus

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Distance: 309.6 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to The Shakespeare Inn via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 33m.

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