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Carnforth to Kirkby Lonsdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carnforth and Kirkby Lonsdale takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. There is a bus service every few hours from Carnforth to Kirkby Lonsdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 33m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 81 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Roadbus bus 81 / ...
1h 42m

Carnforth to Kirkby Lonsdale bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Carnforth and Kirkby Lonsdale. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Kirkby Lonsdale at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches1h 50m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches11h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches1h 40m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches2h 5m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches2h • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches1h 40m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches2h 5m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches2h • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches1h 40m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches2h 5m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches2h • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches1h 40m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches2h 5m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches2h • 1 change

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireKirkby Lonsdale Coaches2h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carnforth to Kirkby Lonsdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carnforth to Kirkby Lonsdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Kirkby Lonsdale, England?

Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches operates a bus from Bus Station to New Road hourly, and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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