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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Dorchester is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Dorchester is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at South Station via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Dorchester South via Oxenholme Lake District, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Kendal to Dorchester?

The distance between Kendal and Dorchester is 389 miles. The road distance is 293.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Dorchester without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 52m and costs £140 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Kendal to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Dorchester bus from?

Kendal to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Dorchester train from?

Kendal to Dorchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Kendal to Dorchester is to train via London which takes 6h 52m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 13h 3m.

Where does the Kendal to Dorchester bus arrive?

Kendal to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Kendal to Dorchester train arrive?

Kendal to Dorchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Dorchester is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Kendal to Dorchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Kendal to Dorchester?

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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Kendal to Dorchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kendal to Dorchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 52m
£142–289
Drive 291.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kendal to Dorchestercar 291.6 mi
5h 14m
£71–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
13h 3m
£74–188
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
6h 16m
£126–273
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain
9h 15m
£153–258
Train #2
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Dorchester Westtrain
10h 50m
£129–252
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 51m
£148–342
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 16m
£131–413
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain
9h 10m
£106–235

Kendal to Dorchester by bus and train

52Weekly Services

9h 15mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 386.9 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Dorchester South via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to South Station via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 3m.

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