Getting here

Kirkby Stephen is easily accessible by car and by public transport.

By car
From the M6 driving north leave at Junction 38 Tebay and join the A685 signed to Kirkby Stephen.
From the M6 driving south leave at Junction 40 Penrith and join the A66 signed to Brough. Leave the A66 at Brough and join the A685 signed Kirkby Stephen.
From the A1 leave at Scotch Corner and join the A66 to Brough. Leave the A66 at Brough and join the A685 signed Kirkby Stephen.
There is free parking in Kirkby Stephen town centre limited to 2 hours. A free unrestricted car park (overnight stay permitted but no camping) can be found at the north end of the town - turn into Silver Street and continue into Christian Head. It is on your left by the fire station. There is another at Stoneshot and unrestricted parking in most side streets.

By train
Kirkby Stephen is on the famous Settle-Carlisle line, which sees 7 daily trains between Leeds and Carlisle on Mondays through Saturdays, as well as a year-round Sunday service. Travelling from London can take as little as 4 hours 12 minutes. The station is situated on the A685 road a mile west of Kirkby Stephen, with connections to the town provided by bus, taxi or on foot.

On the fast West Coast line the nearest stations are Oxenholme (Lake District) and Penrith. The fastest train from London is 2 hours 38 minutes.

If you cannot connect with a bus service your accommodation provider may be able to pick you up or you can book a taxi. A taxi from the town centre to Kirkby Stephen railway station costs around £5. There is also a brand new tarmac path from the station to the town centre, a pleasant walk of a little over a mile. 

By bus

There is a Western Dales Bus service to Kendal on Thursdays only. There is also a bus from Dent and Sedbergh to Kirkby Stephen on Fridays.

Coach parking is available at the Auction Mart but not on auction days; see www.livestock-sales.co.uk