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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to LancastertrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 52m
    £61–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus
    9h 52m
    £27–81

  3. Drive 216.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Carnforthcar216.5 mi
    4h 25m
    £53–77

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
    6h 47m
    £64–190

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
    6h 42m
    £44–313

Cardiff to Carnforth by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Carnforth, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Carnforth via Crewe and Lancaster in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Police Station via Bus Station, Newhall St, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 9h 52m.

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