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How to get fromSt Ives to Kendalby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from St Ives to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Plymouth

    best
    1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    10h 20m
    £195–326

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    18h 2m
    £88–201

  3. Drive 404.8 mi

    1. Drive from St Ives to Kendalcar car 404.8 mi
    6h 55m
    £99–142

  4. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 58m
    £104–239

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Hayle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    10h 33m
    £206–311

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Hayle to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    13h 10m
    £196–391

  7. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 59m
    £166–329

  8. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    10h 10m
    £186–403

  9. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NQY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    9h 29m
    £120–324

St Ives to Kendal by train and bus

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Kendal, England?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to The Shakespeare Inn via St Erth, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to The Shakespeare Inn via Viaduct, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 18h 2m.

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