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How to get fromPreston to Kirkby Stephenby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to CarlisletrainLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkby StephentrainCarlisle - Leeds / ...
    3h 4m
    £33–103

  2. Drive 61.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Kirkby Stephencar61.5 mi
    1h 7m
    £16–23

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    2. Take the bus from Station to Post OfficebusS1
    3. Take the bus from Post Office to Pennine HotelbusS4
    3h 16m

  4. Train, bus via Carnforth

    1. Take the train from Preston to Carnforthtrain
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Morrisonsbus552
    3. Take the bus from Morrisons to Pennine HotelbusS5
    4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Kirkby Stephen via Carlisle and Kirkby Stephen in around 3h 4m.

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