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  1. Train, bus via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    7h 13m
    £117–188

  2. Drive 260.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Kirkby Stephencar car 260.8 mi
    4h 45m
    £64–92

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    11h 43m
    £86–176

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus
    7h 31m
    £111–354

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Kirkby Stephentrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    7h 27m
    £135–211

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    7h 39m
    £137–205

  7. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain train
    8h 6m
    £145–223

Reading to Kirkby Stephen by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Costa Coffee via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Pennine Hotel via Sheffield, Kirkby Stephen, and Rail Station in around 7h 27m.

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