Bus from Kirkby Stephen to Kendal
3 direct routes · about 46 min · first and last bus 15:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kendal as of 10:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kirkby Stephen, 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 | ~47 min | 3 | Thursdays only | 09:36 | 14:36 | Costa Coffee (o/s) | Victoria Bridge (near) | Easgill Head, Ravenstonedale, Newbiggin on Lune, Longdale, Killington, New Hutton & 1 more |
| 571 | Lonsdale Buses | ~48 min | 2 | Mondays only | 10:52 | 16:40 | Costa Coffee (o/s) | Victoria Apartments (o/s) | Easgill Head, Ravenstonedale, Newbiggin on Lune, Tebay, Grayrigg, Mint Bridge & 1 more |
| 572 | Lonsdale Buses | ~46 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 15:17 | 15:17 | Costa Coffee (o/s) | Bus Station (Ken) (Stand B) | Easgill Head, Fell End, Ravenstonedale, Tebay, Grayrigg & Mintsfeet |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kirkby Stephen 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 Kirkby Stephen to Kendal
- £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 Kirkby Stephen to Kendal?
3 routes run directly from Kirkby Stephen to Kendal: 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 Costa Coffee (o/s) and get off at Victoria Bridge (near), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkby Stephen to Kendal?
Around 46 minutes on the 572, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Easgill Head, Ravenstonedale, Newbiggin on Lune, Longdale and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kirkby Stephen to Kendal?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 15:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkby Stephen to Kendal?
An adult single from Kirkby Stephen to Kendal is £3.00 on the S5 (Western Dales Community Bus), from Costa Coffee (o/s) to Victoria Bridge (near). 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.