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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Kendal is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Kendal is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Kendal. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Newhall St, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Kendal via Stafford and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Kendal?

The distance between Basingstoke and Kendal is 260 miles. The road distance is 259.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £100 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Basingstoke to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Kendal bus from?

Basingstoke to Kendal bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Kendal train from?

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

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Kendal?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Kendal is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £100 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Kendal bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Kendal bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Kendal train arrive?

Basingstoke to Kendal train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Kendal is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Basingstoke to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 5m
£109–315
Train, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus 555
6h 50m
£34–167
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
8h 55m
£55–161
Drive 258.1 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Kendalcar 258.1 mi
4h 30m
£64–92
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 22m
£82–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Newhall Stbus Uk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus Uk030
11h 10m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke 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 18m
£86–227
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke 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 30m
£105–271
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 34m
£76–300

Basingstoke to Kendal by train

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Distance: 258.2 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Kendal via Stafford and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to The Shakespeare Inn via Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Newhall St, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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