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

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There are 10 ways to get from Guildford to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain train Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h
    £94–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    10h 18m
    £45–76

  3. Drive  266.8 mi

    1. Drive from Guildford to Kendalcar car 266.8 mi
    4h 46m
    £66–95

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus
    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 11m
    £84–296

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 18m
    £109–187

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain train
    10h 41m
    £50–86

  7. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 34m
    £88–308

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 10m
    £109–371

  9. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 52m
    £116–326

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 27m
    £99–232

Guildford to Kendal by train and subway

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Kendal via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to The Shakespeare Inn via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 18m.

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