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How to get fromPortsmouth to Kendalby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 31m
    £117–201

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    10h 49m
    £50–85

  3. Drive  293.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Kendalcar car 293.8 mi
    5h 7m
    £73–106

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 12m
    £93–281

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 1m
    £129–209

  6. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain train
    10h 20m
    £126–219

  7. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 54m
    £125–293

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 22m
    £97–323

  9. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 42m
    £124–341

  10. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 38m
    £132–301

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 2m
    £161–436

  12. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 46m
    £112–239

Portsmouth to Kendal by train, subway, and bus

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to The Shakespeare Inn via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to The Shakespeare Inn via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 49m.

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