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How to get fromBedford to Kirkby Stephenby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Kirkby Stephen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain train
    6h 12m
    £105–174

  2. Drive 217.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bedford to Kirkby Stephencar car 217.7 mi
    3h 44m
    £53–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    10h 3m
    £54–122

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain train
    7h 4m
    £117–197

  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain train
    8h 15m
    £101–180

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    8h 17m
    £87–152

Bedford to Kirkby Stephen by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Kirkby Stephen, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Pennine Hotel via Sheffield, Leeds, Kirkby Stephen, and Rail Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Costa Coffee via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 3m.

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