The average bus between Chester and Carnforth takes 8h 8m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Carnforth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Chester and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Queen Square and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Carnforth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Carnforth station via Queen Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Chester to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Chester and Carnforth is 104.6 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Police Station via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Southport Interchange, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 39m.