There are 4 ways to get from Loughborough to Kirkby by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tamworth
best- Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain
- Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Liverpool Central to Kirkbytrain
4h 13m£50–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Aintree Festival Zone Packagebus Gn4
6h 13m£23–38Drive 102 mi
- Drive from Loughborough to Kirkbycar 102 mi
1h 53m£26–37Train
- Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h£55–81
Loughborough to Kirkby by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Kirkby is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Kirkby is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Kirkby station. However, there are services departing from Baxter Gate and arriving at Kirkby Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Aintree Interchange and Aintree University Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Kirkby via Derby, Tamworth and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Loughborough and Kirkby is 132 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Kirkby without a car is to train via Tamworth which takes 4h 13m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Loughborough to Kirkby, including transfers.
Loughborough to Kirkby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Loughborough to Kirkby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Kirkby is to train via Tamworth which takes 4h 13m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Loughborough, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Kirkby via Derby, Tamworth, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Aintree Festival Zone Package once a week. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Loughborough (Leics) to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Tamworth High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Liverpool Central to Kirkby
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- Merseyrail
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Aintree Festival Zone Package
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Loughborough to Kirkby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aintree Festival Zone Package station.
Loughborough to Kirkby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Kirkby is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Loughborough to Kirkby.
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