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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Kendal is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 49m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Kendal. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Kendal via Waterloo station, London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Kendal?

The distance between Portsmouth and Kendal is 327 miles. The road distance is 295.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Portsmouth to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Kendal bus from?

Portsmouth to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Kendal train from?

Portsmouth to Kendal train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Kendal?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Kendal is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Kendal bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Kendal train arrive?

Portsmouth to Kendal train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Kendal is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Portsmouth to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 28m
£110–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 49m
£52–90
Drive 293.8 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Kendalcar 293.8 mi
5h 7m
£73–105
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
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
6h 36m
£92–311
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 12m
£123–209
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
10h 29m
£126–218
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 17m
£129–283
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 59m
£96–323
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h
£137–291

Portsmouth to Kendal by train and subway

112Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 325.1 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Kendal via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 28m. 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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