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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Oxenholme Lake District, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Kendal to Portsmouth?

The distance between Kendal and Portsmouth is 327 miles. The road distance is 295 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Portsmouth without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 29m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Kendal to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Portsmouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kendal to Portsmouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Kendal to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Kendal to Portsmouth is to train via London which takes 5h 29m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Kendal to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Kendal to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Kendal to Portsmouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kendal to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Portsmouth is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Kendal to Portsmouth.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

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

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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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 29m
£115–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to University of Portsmouthbus 030
11h 1m
£50–85
Drive 293.3 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Portsmouthcar 293.3 mi
5h 7m
£73–105
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus
7h 10m
£92–281
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 19m
£133–217
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Underpass to London Victoriabus Uk030
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
12h 57m
£69–116
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
7h 36m
£124–293
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus
8h 43m
£96–323
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
6h 57m
£89–276

Kendal to Portsmouth by train and subway

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Distance: 325.1 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Portsmouth & Southsea via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to University of Portsmouth via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 11h 1m.

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