Bus from Kendal to Kirkby Stephen
3 direct routes · about 63 min · first and last bus 09:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkby Stephen as of 06:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kendal, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 | Western Dales Community Bus | ~45 min | 3 | Thursdays only | 10:48 | 15:48 | Weavers Court (at) | Pennine Hotel (o/s) | New Hutton, Killington, Wath, Newbiggin on Lune, Ravenstonedale & Easgill Head |
| 571 | Lonsdale Buses | ~75 min | 2 | Mondays only | 09:30 | 14:55 | Hayton's Garage (o/s) | Pennine Hotel (o/s) | Mintsfeet, Grayrigg, Tebay & Easgill Head |
| 572 | Lonsdale Buses | ~63 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 09:13 | 09:13 | Hayton's Garage (o/s) | Pennine Hotel (o/s) | Mintsfeet, Grayrigg, Tebay, Ravenstonedale, Fell End & Easgill Head |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kendal on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every S5 bus, 571 bus or 572 bus timetable.
Fares from Kendal to Kirkby Stephen
- £3.00 adult single on the S5 (Western Dales Community Bus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kendal to Kirkby Stephen?
3 routes run directly from Kendal to Kirkby Stephen: the S5 (Western Dales Community Bus), the 571 (Lonsdale Buses), the 572 (Lonsdale Buses). The most frequent is the S5, 3 times each weekday — board at Weavers Court (at) and get off at Pennine Hotel (o/s), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kendal to Kirkby Stephen?
Around 63 minutes on the 572, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at New Hutton, Killington, Wath, Newbiggin on Lune and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kendal to Kirkby Stephen?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 09:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kendal to Kirkby Stephen?
An adult single from Kendal to Kirkby Stephen is £3.00 on the S5 (Western Dales Community Bus), from Weavers Court (at) to Pennine Hotel (o/s). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.