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

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There are 6 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 / ...
    5h 3m
    £73–128

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
    8h 31m
    £25–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus181
    8h 30m
    £43–96

  4. Drive 216.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Carnforthcar216.5 mi
    4h 25m
    £54–78

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)planeBRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
    7h 16m
    £73–200

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CarnforthtrainManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    5h 27m
    £61–116

Cardiff to Carnforth by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Carnforth via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 8h 30m.

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