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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen is to bus which costs £9 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Kirkby Stephen?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Costa Coffee via Workington and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Kirkby Stephen?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Kirkby Stephen via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen?

The distance between Whitehaven and Kirkby Stephen is 82 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £29 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen, including transfers.

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

Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Workington station.

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

Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail Station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen train arrive?

Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen.

Where can I stay near Kirkby Stephen?

There are 605+ hotels available in Kirkby Stephen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkby Stephentrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
4h 12m
£29–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus 563
4h 42m
£9
Drive 65.3 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephencar 65.3 mi
1h 16m
£17–24
Bus via Penrith
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrithbus X4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Costa Coffeebus 563
4h 51m
£9

Whitehaven to Kirkby Stephen by train and bus

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Kirkby Stephen, England?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Pennine Hotel via Carlisle, Kirkby Stephen, and Rail Station in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Costa Coffee via Workington and Rail Station in around 4h 42m.

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