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 27m.

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 27m and costs £60 - £95.

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 Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Kendal?

The distance between Basingstoke and Kendal is 269 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 via Manchester which takes 6h 28m and costs £40 - £190.

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

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

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 via Manchester which takes 6h 28m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Kendal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Kendal is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m 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?

There are 3237+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basingstoke to Kendal by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake DistrictManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 28m
£43–190
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Kendal
7h 25m
£40–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Terminal 5806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
9h 25m
£57–128
Drive 258.1 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Kendal258.1 mi
4h 27m
£64–92
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
6h 26m
£87–301
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London WaterlooBasingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake DistrictLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 43m
£97–191
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
5h 25m
£86–234
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
6h 45m
£110–292

Basingstoke to Kendal by train

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 267.9 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Kendal via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Kendal via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, Lancaster, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 9h 25m.

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