What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Kirkby Stephen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Kirkby Stephen. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Costa Coffee via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Kirkby Stephen?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Kirkby Stephen via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen?

The distance between Leicester and Kirkby Stephen is 177 miles. The road distance is 170 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Kirkby Stephen bus from?

Leicester to Kirkby Stephen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Kirkby Stephen train from?

Leicester to Kirkby Stephen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen?

The best way to get from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Leicester to Kirkby Stephen bus arrive?

Leicester to Kirkby Stephen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Kirkby Stephen train arrive?

Leicester to Kirkby Stephen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Kirkby Stephen is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen.

Where can I stay near Kirkby Stephen?

There are 600+ hotels available in Kirkby Stephen.

Leicester to Kirkby Stephen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Kirkby Stephen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Kirkby Stephentrain Sheffield - Carlisle
5h 50m
£67–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus 563
9h 16m
£38–65
Drive 169 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Kirkby Stephencar 169 mi
2h 57m
£43–62
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain
5h 54m
£67–113

Leicester to Kirkby Stephen by train and bus

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Distance: 175.6 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Pennine Hotel via Sheffield, Kirkby Stephen, and Rail Station in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Costa Coffee via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 9h 16m.

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