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

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There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Kirkby Stephen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkby Stephentrain
    8h 37m
    £50–140

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusE8
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pennine HotelbusS6
    9h 39m

  3. Drive 287.3 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Kirkby Stephencar287.3 mi
    5h 3m
    £71–102

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeINV - LBA
    2. Take the train from Shipley to Kirkby Stephentrain
    8h 54m
    £143–243

  5. Train, bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pennine HotelbusS6
    8h 57m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to CarlisletrainInverness - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pennine HotelbusS6
    9h 42m

  7. Train, bus via Edinburgh #2

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pennine HotelbusS6
    10h 6m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Kirkby Stephen, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Kirkby Stephen via Haymarket, Carlisle, and Kirkby Stephen in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Pennine Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Penrith Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 39m.

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