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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Kendal is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Kendal via London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Dover to Kendal?

The distance between Dover and Kendal is 336 miles. The road distance is 333.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £70 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Dover to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Kendal bus from?

Dover to Kendal bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Kendal train from?

Dover to Kendal train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Kendal?

The best way to get from Dover to Kendal is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £70 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Dover to Kendal bus arrive?

Dover to Kendal bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Dover to Kendal train arrive?

Dover to Kendal train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Kendal is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Dover to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3317+ hotels available in Kendal.

Dover to Kendal - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dover 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
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 27m
£73–278
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain Dover Priory - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Underpassbus Uk030
12h 45m
£42–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 42m
£43–74
Drive 331.4 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Kendalcar 331.4 mi
5h 56m
£81–117
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
7h 6m
£87–299
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 53m
£109–332
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 18m
£84–387
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 44m
£123–372
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 49m
£101–354
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 18m
£83–253

Dover to Kendal by train and foot

113Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334.5 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Kendal via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to The Shakespeare Inn via Birmingham, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 42m.

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