Bus from Penrith to Kirkby Stephen
2 direct routes · about 66 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 17:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkby Stephen as of 07:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penrith, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 563 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~66 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 3 | 05:35 | 17:40 | Rail Station (o/s) | Costa Coffee (o/s) | Kirkby Thore, Crackenthorpe, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Warcop, Brough, Brough Sowerby & 2 more |
| S6 | Western Dales Community Bus | ~49 min | 3 | Tuesdays only | 10:45 | 15:26 | Bus Station (P) (Stand 2) | Co-op Store (opp) | Brougham, Winderwath, Kirkby Thore, Crackenthorpe, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Warcop & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penrith 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 563 bus or S6 bus timetable.
Fares from Penrith to Kirkby Stephen
- £3.00 adult single on the 563 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
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 Penrith to Kirkby Stephen?
2 routes run directly from Penrith to Kirkby Stephen: the 563 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the S6 (Western Dales Community Bus). The most frequent is the 563, 4 times each weekday — board at Rail Station (o/s) and get off at Costa Coffee (o/s), about 66 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penrith to Kirkby Stephen?
Around 66 minutes on the 563, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Kirkby Thore, Crackenthorpe, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Warcop and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penrith to Kirkby Stephen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 17:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penrith to Kirkby Stephen?
An adult single from Penrith to Kirkby Stephen is £3.00 on the 563 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), from Rail Station (o/s) to Costa Coffee (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.