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Kirkby Stephen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kirkby Stephen

With a population of 1,522, Kirkby Stephen is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kirkby Stephen to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kirkby Stephen in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kirkby Stephen

Plane

Although Kirkby Stephen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 47 miles from Kirkby Stephen. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkby Stephen departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kirkby Stephen, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Kirkby Stephen to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Kirkby Stephen is called Kirkby Stephen, and is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkby Stephen is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 69 miles from Kirkby Stephen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kirkby Stephen, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Kirkby Stephen takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Kirkby Stephen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 47 miles from Kirkby Stephen. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkby Stephen departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kirkby Stephen, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Kirkby Stephen to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Kirkby Stephen is called Kirkby Stephen, and is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkby Stephen is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 69 miles from Kirkby Stephen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kirkby Stephen, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Kirkby Stephen takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Kirkby Stephen

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Kirkby Stephen

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kirkby Stephen

Average rates range from around £128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £86 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kirkby Stephen

Most booked hotels in Kirkby Stephen

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Kings Head - Riverside, Ravenstonedale
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£170+
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Crown and Cushion Appleby
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Royal Oak Appleby
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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The Black Bull At Nateby
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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New Crown Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Hiring a car in Kirkby Stephen

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kirkby Stephen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kirkby Stephen, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kirkby Stephen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kirkby Stephen, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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