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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Kendal is to bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 14h 6m.

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 6m.

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 Waterloo station, London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Dorset to Kendal?

The distance between Dorset and Kendal is 397 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 which takes 8h 11m and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Kendal?

The best way to get from Dorset to Kendal is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 14h 6m.

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 South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo 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 3379+ hotels available in Kendal.

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There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 11m
£157–297
Drive 290.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorset to Kendalcar 290.6 mi
5h 15m
£71–103
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 6m
£72–171
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 23m
£120–266
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
9h 39m
£158–242
Train #2
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 1m
£182–290
Train #3
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
12h
£137–254
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 30m
£140–330

Dorset to Kendal by bus and train

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9h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.3 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Kendal via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 8h 11m. 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 6m.

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