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How to get fromCambridge to Carnforthby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's CrosstrainKings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to LancastertrainLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 34m
    £102–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus905
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus540 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus181
    8h 35m
    £35–54

  3. Drive 210.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Carnforthcar210.3 mi
    3h 54m
    £52–75

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
    6h 35m
    £95–320

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
    7h 5m
    £55–181

  6. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain
    3. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain
    8h 2m

Cambridge to Carnforth by train and foot

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Carnforth, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Carnforth via King's Cross, London Euston, and Lancaster in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Carnforth via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 8h 35m.

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