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How to get fromInverness to Kirkby Stephenby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    7h 43m
    £101–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    9h 21m
    £50–88

  3. Drive  287.3 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Kirkby Stephencar car 287.3 mi
    5h 7m
    £72–104

  4. Fly, train, bus

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus
    7h 44m
    £123–275

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkby Stephentrain train
    8h 13m
    £108–201

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    9h 23m
    £72–140

Inverness to Kirkby Stephen by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Kirkby Stephen, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Costa Coffee via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Pennine Hotel via Haymarket, Carlisle, Kirkby Stephen, and Rail Station in around 8h 13m.

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