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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Kendal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Kendal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €114 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €114, while a flight costs an average of €323.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€114 Average price Cheapest | €323 Average price | €107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Kendal, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Kendal:
A train is €209 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Kendal costing on average €323.
Other travel options to Kendal take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 47m.
You'll arrive about 2h 4m sooner (2h 58m by train vs 5h 2m by car). Tickets start at around €114 compared to roughly €107 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Kendal
How to get from London to Kendal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Kendal is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BA13407:55 PM 1h15 London Heathrow Airport 9:10 PM Newcastle Airport €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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BA13407:55 PM 1h15 London Heathrow Airport 9:10 PM Newcastle Airport €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
BA13848:30 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 9:35 PM Manchester Airport €218 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G8907110:30 AM 3h08 London Euston (EUS) 1:38 PM Kendal station (KEN) €121 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G8539412:30 PM 3h11 London Euston (EUS) 3:41 PM Kendal station (KEN) €121 1 One-way 2 transfers
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G853749:30 AM 3h13 London Euston (EUS) 12:43 PM Kendal station (KEN) €121 1 One-way 2 transfers
BA13287:15 AM 1h15 London Heathrow Airport 8:30 AM Newcastle Airport €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA133211:35 AM 1h15 London Heathrow Airport 12:50 PM Newcastle Airport €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13384:05 PM 1h20 London Heathrow Airport 5:25 PM Newcastle Airport €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Kendal:
A train is €209 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Kendal costing on average €323.
Other travel options to Kendal take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Kendal as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Kendal station (KEN).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Kendal by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Kendal by flight.
- 10 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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