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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Kendal is to bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 13h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Bournemouth and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Poole to Kendal?

The distance between Poole and Kendal is 326 miles. The road distance is 293.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Poole to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Kendal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Kendal train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Kendal?

The best way to get from Poole to Kendal is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Poole to Kendal bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Kendal train arrive?

Poole to Kendal train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Poole to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Kendal is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Poole to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3331+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 21m
£145–228
Drive 292 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Kendalcar 292 mi
5h 20m
£72–104
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
13h 6m
£73–175
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
5h 56m
£117–272
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 37m
£160–248
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
10h 4m
£156–234
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
7h 8m
£134–306

Poole to Kendal by train and bus

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8h 21mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 324 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Poole to The Shakespeare Inn via Bournemouth, Stafford, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 6m.

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