What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Cartmel?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Cartmel is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £9 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Cartmel?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Cartmel is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Cartmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Abingdon Street and arriving at Quaker Meeting House via Bus Station and Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Cartmel?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Grange-over-Sands via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Cartmel?

The distance between Blackpool and Cartmel is 56 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Cartmel without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Cartmel without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £28 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Cartmel?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Blackpool to Cartmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Cartmel bus from?

Blackpool to Cartmel bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Abingdon Street station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Cartmel train from?

Blackpool to Cartmel train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Cartmel?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Cartmel is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £28 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £9 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Blackpool to Cartmel bus arrive?

Blackpool to Cartmel bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Cartmel train arrive?

Blackpool to Cartmel train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Cartmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Cartmel is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Blackpool to Cartmel.

Where can I stay near Cartmel?

There are 3088+ hotels available in Cartmel.

Blackpool to Cartmel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Cartmel by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Prestontrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Grange-over-Sandstrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
2h 6m
£28–49
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
4h 59m
£9
Drive 51.1 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Cartmelcar 51.1 mi
1h 8m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackpool to Cartmeltaxi 51.1 mi
1h 8m
£110–140

Blackpool to Cartmel by bus

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Cartmel, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Cartmel via Preston and Grange-over-Sands in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abingdon Street to Quaker Meeting House via Bus Station and Blackhall Road in around 4h 59m.

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