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How to get fromOxford to Kendalby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 15m
    £77–128
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    8h 44m
    £37–61
  3. Drive  215.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to Kendalcar car 215.8 mi
    3h 49m
    £54–77
  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 22m
    £90–146
  5. Train via Manchester #2

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain train Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    6h 25m
    £89–136

Oxford to Kendal by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oxford, England and Kendal, England?

You can take a train from Oxford to Kendal via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

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