What is the cheapest way to get from Dorset to Kendal?

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Kendal is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorset to Kendal?

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Kendal via Bournemouth, Wolverhampton and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Dorset to Kendal?

The distance between Dorset and Kendal is 348 miles. The road distance is 292.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dorset to Kendal without a car?

The best way to get from Dorset to Kendal without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 55m and costs £160 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Dorset to Kendal?

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Dorset to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Kendal bus from?

Dorset to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Kendal train from?

Dorset to Kendal train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Kendal?

The best way to get from Dorset to Kendal is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 55m and costs £160 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Dorset to Kendal bus arrive?

Dorset to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Dorset to Kendal train arrive?

Dorset to Kendal train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Kendal is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Dorset to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3331+ hotels available in Kendal.

Dorset to Kendal - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 55m
£164–254
Drive 290.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorset to Kendalcar 290.6 mi
5h 15m
£72–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
14h 20m
£75–181
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 20m
£119–276
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
10h
£172–273
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
11h 53m
£136–246
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 27m
£136–320

Dorset to Kendal by bus

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Distance: 345.7 mi
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Kendal via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, Wolverhampton, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to The Shakespeare Inn via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 20m.

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