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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Carnforth is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Carnforth is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Carnforth via Crewe and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Carnforth?

The distance between Cardiff and Carnforth is 217 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cardiff to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Carnforth bus from?

Cardiff to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Carnforth train from?

Cardiff to Carnforth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carnforth is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Cardiff to Carnforth bus arrive?

Cardiff to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Carnforth train arrive?

Cardiff to Carnforth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Carnforth is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Cardiff to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1574+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Cardiff to Carnforth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Carnforth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 52m
£62–169
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus Uk030
8h 36m
£43–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
8h 31m
£44–104
Drive 216.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Carnforthcar 216.5 mi
4h 27m
£53–77

Cardiff to Carnforth by train

111Weekly Trains

4h 52mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Carnforth.

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Distance: 215.8 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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 Sophia Gardens to Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 31m.

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