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How to get fromKirkby Stephen to Welshpoolby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkby Stephen to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kirkby Stephen to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
    6h 16m
    £45–128

  2. Drive 154.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkby Stephen to Welshpoolcar154.5 mi
    2h 47m
    £39–56

  3. Bus, train via Carnforth

    1. Take the bus from Sports and Social Club to Bus StationbusS5
    2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Railway Stationbus552
    3. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
    8h 37m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Bus StationbusS6
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
    7h 7m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Bus StationbusS6
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus590
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus409
    10h 25m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Kirkby Stephen to Welshpool via Kirkby Stephen, Carlisle, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pennine Hotel to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Penrith, Rail Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 25m.

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