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 £65 - £170 and takes 12h 7m.

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 12h 7m.

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 Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Poole to Kendal?

The distance between Poole and Kendal is 375 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 via London which takes 7h 11m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m 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 South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Kendal?

The best way to get from Poole to Kendal is to train via London which takes 7h 11m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 12h 7m.

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 South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo 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 3376+ hotels available in Kendal.

Poole to Kendal - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 11m
£141–275
Bus
cheapest
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
12h 7m
£70–162
Drive 292 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Kendalcar 292 mi
5h 20m
£72–103
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 41m
£118–259
Train
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 19m
£170–263
Train #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 / ...
9h 52m
£169–251
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 8m
£124–386
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
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
6h 48m
£140–313

Poole to Kendal by train, subway, and bus

127Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 372.5 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Poole to The Shakespeare Inn via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 7h 11m. 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 12h 7m.

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