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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Kendal is to drive which costs £65 - £110 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Kendal via Stafford and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Kendal?

The distance between Bournemouth and Kendal is 330 miles. The road distance is 291.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £45 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Bournemouth to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Kendal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Kendal train from?

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

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Kendal?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Kendal is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £45 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Kendal bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Kendal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Kendal is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Bournemouth to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3256+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 2m
£48–432
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 45m
£61–134
Drive 290 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Kendalcar 290 mi
5h 13m
£70–101
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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 31m
£79–199
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 7m
£49–219
Train via Railway Station
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
8h 30m
£51–426
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 50m
£76–274
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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 44m
£96–286
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 3m
£78–341

Bournemouth to Kendal by train and bus

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 328 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to The Shakespeare Inn via Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

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