There are 4 ways to get from Keswick to Staithes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Saltburntrain
5h 28m£90–148Drive 108.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Keswick to Staithescar 108.2 mi
2h 14m£27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 172
8h 12m£133–186Bus, line 104 bus, train, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Greta Bank to Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Stand A - English Streetbus 104
- Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Saltburntrain
- Take the bus from Station to All Saints' Churchbus 1 / ...
7h 36m£64–105
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Staithes is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Keswick to Staithes is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Staithes station. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Bus Station Express Lounge via Rail Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Keswick to Staithes. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Saltburn via Carlisle, Newcastle and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Keswick and Staithes is 169 miles. The road distance is 108.8 miles.
The best way to get from Keswick to Staithes without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Keswick to Staithes, including transfers.
Keswick to Staithes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Keswick to Staithes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Keswick to Staithes is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £130 - £190 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Staithes, England?
You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Staithes via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Newcastle, Darlington, and Saltburn in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greta Bank to Staithes via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station Express Lounge in around 8h 12m.
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–22
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- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Saltburn
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Middlesbrough to Saltburn
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Middlesbrough to Saltburn
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Greta Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Stand A - English Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Station to All Saints' Church
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach North East
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Booking & Getting There
Keswick to Staithes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Keswick to Staithes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Staithes is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Keswick to Staithes.
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