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There are 10 ways to get from Dorchester to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 38m
    £151–284

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Underpassbus bus
    14h 43m
    £39–59

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    13h 8m
    £76–186

  4. Drive 291.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Kendalcar car 291.6 mi
    5h 14m
    £71–102

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 5m
    £126–269

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 29m
    £154–255

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 12m
    £148–338

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 25m
    £107–232

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 57m
    £123–268

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 49m
    £136–283

Dorchester to Kendal by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Kendal, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester South to The Shakespeare Inn via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 8m.

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