Bus from Ravenstonedale to Kirkby Stephen
4 direct routes · about 23 min · first and last bus 09:53 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkby Stephen as of 06:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ravenstonedale, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 | Western Dales Community Bus | ~9 min | 3 | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only | 10:53 | 15:30 | Wharton road end (near) | Pennine Hotel (o/s) | Easgill Head |
| S5 | Western Dales Community Bus | ~13 min | 3 | Thursdays only | 11:20 | 16:20 | Kings Head (opp) | Pennine Hotel (o/s) | Easgill Head |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 571, 572
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 571 | Lonsdale Buses | ~25 min | 1 | Mondays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Kings Head (opp) | Pennine Hotel (o/s) | Easgill Head |
| 572 | Lonsdale Buses | ~23 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 09:53 | 09:53 | Kings Head (opp) | Pennine Hotel (o/s) | Fell End & Easgill Head |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ravenstonedale 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 S4 bus, S5 bus, 571 bus or 572 bus timetable.
Fares from Ravenstonedale to Kirkby Stephen
- £3.00 adult single, £4.80 return 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 Ravenstonedale to Kirkby Stephen?
4 routes run directly from Ravenstonedale to Kirkby Stephen: the S4 (Western Dales Community Bus), the S5 (Western Dales Community Bus), the 571 (Lonsdale Buses), the 572 (Lonsdale Buses). The most frequent is the S4, 3 times each weekday — board at Wharton road end (near) and get off at Pennine Hotel (o/s), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ravenstonedale to Kirkby Stephen?
Around 23 minutes on the 572, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Easgill Head on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ravenstonedale to Kirkby Stephen?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 09:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ravenstonedale to Kirkby Stephen?
An adult single from Ravenstonedale to Kirkby Stephen is £3.00 on the S5 (Western Dales Community Bus), from Kings Head (opp) to Pennine Hotel (o/s); an adult return is £4.80. 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.