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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Carnforth is to bus which costs £24 - £75 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Carnforth is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Carnforth via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Bath to Carnforth?

The distance between Bath and Carnforth is 232 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Bath to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Carnforth train from?

Bath to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Bath to Carnforth is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £75 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Bath to Carnforth train arrive?

Bath to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Carnforth is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Bath to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1580+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Bath to Carnforth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to LancasterRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 31m
£49–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk030
8h 12m
£24–74
Drive 222.4 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Carnforth222.4 mi
3h 51m
£56–81
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
6h 12m
£101–310
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
8h 24m
£26–94

Bath to Carnforth by train

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Distance: 230.6 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Carnforth via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Lancaster in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Carnforth via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, and Lancaster in around 8h 12m.

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