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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkby Stephen and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Costa Coffee and arriving at New Street via Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth?

The distance between Kirkby Stephen and Carnforth is 45 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth without a car is to bus and line 555 bus which takes 2h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth, including transfers.

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

Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth bus services, operated by Western Dales Community Trnsp, depart from Costa Coffee station.

Where does the Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth is 35 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth.

Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1657+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 555 bus

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

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Bus, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Costa Coffee to Bus Stationbus S5
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to New Streetbus 555
2h 3m
Drive 35.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirkby Stephen to Carnforthcar 35.3 mi
42 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkby Stephen to Carnforthtaxi 35.3 mi
42 min
£150–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Rail Stationbus 563
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lancastertrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h 23m
£20–34

Kirkby Stephen to Carnforth by bus and train

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2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44.5 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Costa Coffee to New Street via Blackhall Road in around 2h 3m.

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