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

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There are 3 ways to get from Wakefield to Kirkby Stephen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby StephentrainSheffield - Carlisle / ...
    3h 2m
    £21–45
  2. Drive 79.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Kirkby Stephencar79.5 mi
    1h 46m
    £20–29
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Darlingtontrain
    2. Take the bus from Town Hall to Galgate - Commercial HotelbusX75 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Sports and Social Clubbus572
    4h 29m

Questions & Answers

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephen every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–30 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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