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There are 11 ways to get from Margate to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 30m
    £135–226

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    13h 51m
    £54–94

  3. Drive  331.8 mi

    1. Drive from Margate to Kendalcar car 331.8 mi
    5h 56m
    £83–120

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

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    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
    7h 6m
    £139–366

  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 37m
    £161–271

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 11m
    £162–478

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

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    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
    8h 16m
    £143–398

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 50m
    £174–453

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 40m
    £122–294

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 34m
    £140–316

  11. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 24m
    £130–299

Margate to Kendal by train, foot, and bus

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Margate to The Shakespeare Inn via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to The Shakespeare Inn via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 51m.

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