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How to get fromKendal to Aviemoreby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    6h 51m
    £83–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus bus Ember
    9h 39m
    £56–98

  3. Drive  260.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kendal to Aviemorecar car 260.7 mi
    4h 37m
    £65–93

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    7h 16m
    £73–178

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Aviemoretrain train London Euston - Inverness
    7h 34m
    £72–110

Kendal to Aviemore by train and foot

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Kendal, England and Aviemore, Scotland?

You can take a train from Kendal to Aviemore via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Aviemore station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 9h 39m.

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