Coast to Coast travel information

By train
Train timetables can be viewed and tickets purchased online at www.thetrainline.com
Reduced price ‘Advanced tickets’ can be purchased from approx 12 weeks prior to departure. Prices can vary greatly and the cheaper tickets sometimes only become available approx 6 weeks prior to travel.
To St Bees
The train station in St Bees is a short walk from your accommodation.
Approximate journey times – From Manchester Airport 4 hours. From London 5 hours.
To/From Kirkby Stephen (for coast to coast part 1 and 2 walkers)
The train station in Kirkby Stephen is a short taxi journey (1.5 miles) from your accommodation.
Approximate journey times - Manchester Airport 3.5 hours. London 4.5 hours
From Robin Hoods Bay
Scarborough train station is a 40 minute bus or taxi journey from Robin Hoods Bay.
Approximate journey times – To Manchester Airport 3 hours. To London 3 hours.

By Car
If parking and transfers are required please request at the time of booking.
Options available -
Parking in St Bees
Off road parking in St Bees. Price £3.00 per day.
Transfer from Robin Hoods Bay to St Bees - price £90 per person (this transfer is over two days and therefore the price includes a night’s accommodation in Kirkby Stephen).
Alternatively taxi from Robin Hoods Bay to St Bees - price £160.
Parking in Kirkby Stephen
Secure parking in Kirkby Stephen. Price £3.10 per day.
Transfer from Kirkby Stephen to St Bees - price £26 per person (depart 08:30 – arrive 10:15).
Transfer from Robin Hoods Bay to Kirkby Stephen - price £26 per person (depart 16:00 – arrive 18:15).

By Air
The most convenient major International airport with rail links is Manchester Airport.