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How to get fromKendal to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kendal to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Warrington

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 18m
    £118–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    11h 27m
    £53–88

  3. Drive  301.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kendal to Exetercar car 301.6 mi
    4h 56m
    £75–108

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 38m
    £97–216

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 14m
    £123–198

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 36m
    £123–223

Kendal to Exeter by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Exeter St Davids via Oxenholme Lake District, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 27m.

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