There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Kendal by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 40m£86–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 16m£32–55Drive 223.9 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Kendalcar 223.9 mi
3h 46m£56–81Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 33m£97–166
Swindon to Kendal by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Kendal is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Kendal is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Swindon and Kendal is 235 miles. The road distance is 225.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Swindon to Kendal, including transfers.
Swindon to Kendal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.
Swindon to Kendal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Kendal is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Kendal, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to The Shakespeare Inn via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to The Shakespeare Inn via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Kendal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.
Swindon to Kendal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Kendal is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Swindon to Kendal.
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