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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 20m
    £114–180

  2. Drive  281.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southampton to Kendalcar car 281.4 mi
    4h 50m
    £70–100

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

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station 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 9m
    £92–291

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 28m
    £123–194

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    9h 32m
    £116–200

  6. 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 1m
    £118–268

  7. 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
    6h 46m
    £125–276

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

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station 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 32m
    £97–323

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 2m
    £101–216

Southampton to Kendal by train and bus

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to The Shakespeare Inn via Stafford, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 20m.

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