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How to get fromCardiff to Kirkby Stephenby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Kirkby Stephen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkby Stephentrain
    7h 19m
    £66–156

  2. Drive 249.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Kirkby Stephencar249.3 mi
    5h
    £62–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus590
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pennine HotelbusS6
    11h 38m

  4. Train, fly, bus, line 572 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)planeBRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
    4. Take the bus from Town Hall to Galgate - Commercial Hotelbus
    5. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Sports and Social Clubbus
    7h 37m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake DistricttrainManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 7m
    £62–110

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to DarlingtontrainCardiff Central - Edinburgh
    8h 26m
    £140–446

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kirkby Stephen, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kirkby Stephen via Crewe, Carlisle, and Kirkby Stephen in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Pennine Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 38m.

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