What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkby Stephen and Forth Bridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge. However, there are services departing from Pennine Hotel and arriving at Slip Road via Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Dolphin Centre and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge?

The distance between Kirkby Stephen and Forth Bridge is 151 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £35 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge bus from?

Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Train or bus from Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge?

The best way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge bus arrive?

Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Forth Bridge?

There are 2506+ hotels available in Forth Bridge.

Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Kirkby Stephen to Forth Bridge by train or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kirkby Stephen to CarlisleSheffield - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 53m
£36–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
7h 12m
£25–37
Bus, train, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Bus StationS6
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Queensferry Police Station43 / ...
4h 52m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 150.5 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kirkby Stephen to Dalmeny via Kirkby Stephen, Carlisle, and Haymarket in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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