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How to get fromWatford to Kendalby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 41m
    £81–125

  2. Train via Crewe

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4h 48m
    £59–162

  3. Drive  245 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Kendalcar car 245 mi
    4h 1m
    £61–88

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 43m
    £83–296

  5. Train via Coventry

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Coventrytrain train
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 15m
    £86–172

  6. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 6m
    £87–308

Watford to Kendal by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Watford Junction to Oxenholme Lake District twice daily. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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