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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Carnforth is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Carnforth is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Carnforth via Wolverhampton and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Carnforth?

The distance between Bournemouth and Carnforth is 305 miles. The road distance is 278 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Carnforth without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 41m and costs £60 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Bournemouth to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Carnforth train from?

Bournemouth to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Carnforth train arrive?

Bournemouth to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Carnforth is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Bournemouth to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Bournemouth to Carnforth - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bournemouth to Carnforth by train, car, or plane

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to WolverhamptonBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to LancasterRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 41m
£60–214
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CarnforthManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
6h 53m
£44–427
Drive 276.4 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Carnforth276.4 mi
4h 57m
£69–99
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
5h 2m
£84–219
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
6h 55m
£127–375
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancaster
6h 45m
£121–322
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancaster
6h 53m
£122–290

Bournemouth to Carnforth by train

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Carnforth.

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Distance: 303.2 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Carnforth via Wolverhampton and Lancaster in around 6h 41m.

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