The average bus between Preston and Carnforth (Station) takes 2h 31m and the fastest bus takes 1h 57m. There is a bus service every few hours from Preston to Carnforth (Station). 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 hourly between Preston and Carnforth (Station). The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Carnforth (Station) at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Carnforth (Station)? 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 Preston to Carnforth (Station). However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Carnforth (Station) station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Preston to Carnforth (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Gt George Street station.
Preston to Carnforth (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Preston and Carnforth (Station) is 41 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a bus from Gt George Street to Railway Station via Bus Station in around 2h 21m.