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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kirkby Stephen is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Kirkby Stephen is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Kirkby Stephen?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Kirkby Stephen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Costa Coffee via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Kirkby Stephen?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Kirkby Stephen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Kirkby Stephen via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Manchester to Kirkby Stephen?

The distance between Manchester and Kirkby Stephen is 102 miles. The road distance is 82.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Kirkby Stephen without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Manchester to Kirkby Stephen, including transfers.

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

Manchester to Kirkby Stephen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

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

Manchester to Kirkby Stephen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Kirkby Stephen?

The best way to get from Manchester to Kirkby Stephen is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Manchester to Kirkby Stephen bus arrive?

Manchester to Kirkby Stephen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Manchester to Kirkby Stephen train arrive?

Manchester to Kirkby Stephen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Kirkby Stephen?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Kirkby Stephen is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Manchester to Kirkby Stephen.

Where can I stay near Kirkby Stephen?

There are 629+ hotels available in Kirkby Stephen.

Manchester to Kirkby Stephen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Kirkby Stephen by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Pennine Hotelbus S5
3h 32m
Drive 82 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Kirkby Stephencar 82 mi
1h 48m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus 563
4h 26m
£22–48
Train, bus via Penrith
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus 563
3h 35m
£40–67
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
4h 38m
£46–88

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Distance: 101 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Costa Coffee via Rail Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Pennine Hotel via Leeds, Kirkby Stephen, and Rail Station in around 4h 38m.

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