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

The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Carnforth is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braintree to Carnforth is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Braintree and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Carnforth via Moorgate station, London Euston and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Braintree to Carnforth?

The distance between Braintree and Carnforth is 284 miles. The road distance is 246.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braintree to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Braintree to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Carnforth train from?

Braintree to Carnforth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.

Train or bus from Braintree to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Braintree to Carnforth is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Braintree to Carnforth train arrive?

Braintree to Carnforth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Braintree to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Carnforth is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Braintree to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1575+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Braintree to Carnforth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Braintree to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Braintree to London Liverpool StreetBraintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to LancasterLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 46m
£104–224
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
6h 14m
£48–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
10h 12m
£51–85
Drive 245.4 mi
1. Drive from Braintree to Carnforth245.4 mi
4h 38m
£62–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
6h 21m
£102–312
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Nuneaton
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
8h 13m
£66–273
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Ely
2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
8h 52m
£106–187
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancaster
6h 42m
£51–217

Braintree to Carnforth by train, foot, and subway

95Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.6 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Braintree to Carnforth via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Lancaster in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to Carnforth via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 10h 12m.

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