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How to get from Kirkby to Whittington by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Kirkby to Whittington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Headbolt Lane station to Wigan Wallgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to The Highwayman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min.

213min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - 8181
Walk to Whittington
Leaves from Headbolt Lane
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Headbolt Lane
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Highwayman
    61 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whittington
    Walk to
    Whittington
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkby to Whittington
The distance between Kirkby, North West and Whittington, North West is approximately 68.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkby to Whittington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Kirkby

Kirkby is located at Kirkby, North West and the nearest public transport station is Whitefield Drive (Stop A).

Train stations close to Kirkby:

  • Headbolt Lane
  • Maghull
  • Old Roan

Bus stations close to Kirkby:

  • Whitefield Drive (Stop A)
  • Kirkby Station (Stop D)
  • Sefton Drive
Public transport stations close to Whittington, North West

Whittington is located at Whittington, North West and the nearest public transport station is Main Street.

Bus stations close to Whittington:

  • Main Street
  • Loyne Park
  • Village Hall
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Kirkby to Whittington?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct train between Kirkby and Whittington?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kirkby to Whittington?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Headbolt Lane station near Kirkby in Kirkby to Blackburn station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Blackburn station near Whittington in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kirkby to Whittington by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kirkby in Kirkby and Whittington in North West by train and bus is about 3 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kirkby to get to Whittington?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Headbolt Lane station near Kirkby in Kirkby.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kirkby and Whittington?

    Get off the train at the Blackburn stop, which is closest to Whittington in North West.

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