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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkby Stephen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pennine Hotel and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Penrith, Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff?

The distance between Kirkby Stephen and Cardiff is 306 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £100 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff, including transfers.

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

Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff bus services, operated by Western Dales Community Trnsp, depart from Pennine Hotel station.

Train or bus from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £100 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h.

Where does the Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff bus arrive?

Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff bus services, operated by Western Dales Community Trnsp, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff is 251 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1542+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kirkby Stephen to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
6h 43m
£107–284
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester AirportEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Kingsway GDM19
10h 5m
£37–77
Drive 249.6 mi
1. Drive from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff249.6 mi
5h 1m
£62–90
Line 572 bus, bus, train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Galgate - Stand B
2. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Town Hall
3. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 3m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Bus StationS6
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
7h 14m
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Bus StationS6
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
7h 51m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Bus StationS6
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station590
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
11h
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Bus Station
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 16m

Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff by bus and train

6Weekly Services

10h 5mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.7 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Kirkby Stephen, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Kirkby Stephen to Cardiff Central via Kirkby Stephen, Leeds, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pennine Hotel to Sophia Gardens via Penrith, Rail Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h.

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