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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Kirkby Stephen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen. However, there are services departing from Gateshead Interchange and arriving at Sports and Social Club via Newgate Street Stand C and Galgate - Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen?

The distance between Gateshead and Kirkby Stephen is 104 miles. The road distance is 57.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen, including transfers.

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

Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Gateshead Interchange station.

Train or bus from Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 85 bus and line 572 bus, which costs and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen bus arrive?

Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Newgate Street Stand E station.

Can I drive from Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen.

Where can I stay near Kirkby Stephen?

There are 558+ hotels available in Kirkby Stephen.

Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 572 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to CarlisleMorpeth - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkby StephenCarlisle - Leeds / ...
3h 19m
£21–43
Drive 56.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gateshead to Kirkby Stephen56.9 mi
1h 18m
£15–21
Train, bus, line 572 bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlington
2. Take the bus from Town Hall to Galgate - Commercial HotelX75 / ...
3. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Sports and Social Club572
3h 52m
Bus, line 85 bus, line 572 bus
1. Take the bus from Gateshead Interchange to Newgate Street Stand EX21
2. Take the bus from Newgate Street Stand C to Galgate - Stand B85
3. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Sports and Social Club572
5h 9m

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Distance: 103.3 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Kirkby Stephen via Carlisle and Kirkby Stephen in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gateshead Interchange to Sports and Social Club via Newgate Street Stand E, Newgate Street Stand C, and Galgate - Stand B in around 5h 9m.

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