There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Blackpool North to PrestonBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Preston to CarnforthManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
1h 47m£18–28Drive 32.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blackpool to Carnforth32.9 mi
46 min£8–12Bus, line 55 bus
- Take the bus from North Station to Bus Station42
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Police Station49 / ...
2h 45m£9–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Blackpool to Carnforth32.9 mi
46 min£70–90
Blackpool to Carnforth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Carnforth is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Carnforth is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool station to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Police Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Carnforth via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Blackpool and Carnforth is 45 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £18 - £28.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Blackpool to Carnforth, including transfers.
Blackpool to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.
Blackpool to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Carnforth is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £18 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 55 bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Carnforth, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Carnforth via Preston in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Police Station via Bus Station in around 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Bus from North Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
C Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1253 292 929
- Website
- ccabs.net
Blackpool Coastal Cars
- Phone
- +44 1253 381010
- Website
- blackpoolcoastalcars.co.uk
Blackpool 24/7 Taxis
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Blackpool to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Carnforth is 33 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Blackpool to Carnforth.
Book your Blackpool to Carnforth train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1582+ hotels available in Carnforth.









