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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Carnforth is to bus which costs £17 - £55 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Carnforth is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Newhall St and arriving at Police Station via Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Carnforth via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Carnforth?

The distance between Birmingham and Carnforth is 131 miles. The road distance is 134.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £20 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Birmingham to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Carnforth bus from?

Birmingham to Carnforth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Carnforth train from?

Birmingham to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Carnforth is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £20 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £55 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Birmingham to Carnforth bus arrive?

Birmingham to Carnforth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Underpass station.

Where does the Birmingham to Carnforth train arrive?

Birmingham to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Carnforth is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Birmingham to Carnforth.

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

Book your Birmingham to Carnforth train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1580+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Birmingham to Carnforth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Birmingham New Street to LancasterRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 35m
£21–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to UnderpassUk030
5h 35m
£18–53
Drive 134.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Carnforth134.1 mi
2h 14m
£33–48
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CarnforthManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
3h 38m
£22–87

Birmingham to Carnforth by train

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Distance: 129.8 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster hourly. Tickets cost £16–100 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall St to Underpass hourly. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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