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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Kendal is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 10h 46m.

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 London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Kendal?

The distance between Basingstoke and Kendal is 260 miles. The road distance is 260.1 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 Wolverhampton which takes 6h 6m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Kendal?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Kendal is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 6m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Kendal bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

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.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3317+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

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 Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 6m
£51–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 46m
£30–75
Drive 258.5 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Kendalcar 258.5 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
£76–255
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 16m
£40–350
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
7h 3m
£43–355
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
£86–197
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
£95–275
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 33m
£70–343

Basingstoke to Kendal by train and bus

70Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258.3 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to The Shakespeare Inn via Wolverhampton, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to The Shakespeare Inn via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 46m.

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