The average bus between Penrith and Carnforth takes 7h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 3 times a day between Penrith and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 8:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Penrith 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 Penrith to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Carnforth station via Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Penrith to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Booth's Supermarket station.
Penrith to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at New Street station.
The distance between Penrith and Carnforth is 59.8 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a bus from Booth's Supermarket to New Street via Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 47m.