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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Kendal is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Kendal is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Kendal via Wolverhampton and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Southampton to Kendal?

The distance between Southampton and Kendal is 291 miles. The road distance is 283 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Kendal without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 40m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Southampton to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Kendal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Kendal train from?

Southampton to Kendal train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Kendal?

The best way to get from Southampton to Kendal is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 40m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Southampton to Kendal bus arrive?

Southampton to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Kendal train arrive?

Southampton to Kendal train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Kendal is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Southampton to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3322+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 40m
£110–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 29m
£46–78
Drive 281.4 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Kendalcar 281.4 mi
4h 50m
£70–101
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
6h 24m
£122–268
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 46m
£123–194
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
9h 45m
£115–200
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 55m
£114–369
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
7h 7m
£130–276

Southampton to Kendal by train

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Distance: 289.5 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Kendal via Wolverhampton and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 29m.

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