What is the cheapest way to get from Accrington to Carnforth?

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Carnforth is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Accrington to Carnforth?

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Carnforth is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington station to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Carnforth via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Accrington to Carnforth?

The distance between Accrington and Carnforth is 44 miles. The road distance is 42.7 miles.

How do I travel from Accrington to Carnforth without a car?

The best way to get from Accrington to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £21 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Accrington to Carnforth?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Accrington to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Carnforth bus from?

Accrington to Carnforth bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Carnforth train from?

Accrington to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Accrington to Carnforth is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can line 6 bus and line 59 bus and bus and line 55 bus, which costs and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Accrington to Carnforth bus arrive?

Accrington to Carnforth bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Arrival Stand station.

Where does the Accrington to Carnforth train arrive?

Accrington to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Carnforth is 43 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Accrington to Carnforth.

How do I get a train ticket from Accrington to Carnforth?

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 381+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Accrington to Carnforth - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 6 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Accrington to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
2h 6m
£22–29
Drive 42.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Accrington to Carnforthcar 42.5 mi
48 min
£11–15
Line 6 bus, line 59 bus, bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 59 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Police Stationbus 49 / ...
3h 33m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Accrington to Carnforthtaxi 42.5 mi
48 min
£90–110

Accrington to Carnforth by train

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2h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44.1 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Carnforth, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Carnforth via Preston in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 33m.

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