The average bus between Hawkshead and Carnforth takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hawkshead 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 3 hours between Hawkshead and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hawkshead is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at bus interchange and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hawkshead 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 Hawkshead to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Hawkshead station and arriving at Carnforth station via Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Hawkshead to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from bus interchange station.
Hawkshead to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at New Street station.
The distance between Hawkshead and Carnforth is 31.2 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre to New Street via bus interchange and Blackhall Road in around 2h 31m.