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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Carnforth is to train and bus which costs £30 - £100 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Carnforth is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £85 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Carnforth via London Euston and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Brighton to Carnforth?

The distance between Brighton and Carnforth is 290 miles. The road distance is 302.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £85 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Brighton to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Carnforth train from?

Brighton to Carnforth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Brighton to Carnforth is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Brighton to Carnforth train arrive?

Brighton to Carnforth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Carnforth is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Brighton to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1571+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Brighton to Carnforth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Brighton to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Brighton to London St Pancras IntlBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to LancasterLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 3m
£89–210
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
9h 6m
£35–97
Drive 300.3 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Carnforth300.3 mi
5h 4m
£75–108
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
6h 40m
£96–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
9h 48m
£49–107
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
6h 33m
£95–233
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancaster
6h 55m
£71–261
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancaster
7h 32m
£121–419
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancaster
8h 16m
£105–402
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
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
8h 14m
£134–327

Brighton to Carnforth by train and foot

154Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.7 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Carnforth via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Lancaster in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Carnforth via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 9h 48m.

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