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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Bedford is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Bedford is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Bedford St Johns via Oxenholme Lake District, Crewe, Milton Keynes Central and Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Kendal to Bedford?

The distance between Kendal and Bedford is 229 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Kendal to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Bedford bus from?

Kendal to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Bedford train from?

Kendal to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Bedford?

The best way to get from Kendal to Bedford is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Kendal to Bedford bus arrive?

Kendal to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Kendal to Bedford train arrive?

Kendal to Bedford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Bedford is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Kendal to Bedford.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
5h 23m
£72–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
9h 16m
£38–62
Drive 217.2 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Bedfordcar 217.2 mi
3h 53m
£54–78
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
6h 24m
£125–350
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedford St Johnstrain
5h 27m
£54–152
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
6h 33m
£94–153
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
5h 53m
£95–232

Kendal to Bedford by bus and train

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Weavers Court to Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kendal to Bedford St Johns via Oxenholme Lake District, Crewe, Milton Keynes Central, and Bletchley in around 5h 27m.

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