There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 51m£84–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
8h 26m£46–71Drive 216.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Carnforthcar 216.5 mi
4h 27m£53–77Train, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
7h 23m£70–236Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
6h 37m£105–270Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
6h 55m£78–298
Cardiff to Carnforth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Carnforth is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Carnforth is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
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 51m.
The distance between Cardiff and Carnforth is 217 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Cardiff to Carnforth, including transfers.
Cardiff to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Carnforth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Carnforth is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 26m.
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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 26m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £21–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £21–70
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–90
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £27–40
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £65–90
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–90
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £25–40
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £60–90
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–170
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £60–90
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £110–170
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £29–45
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–220
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–15
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–24
- 1st Class
- £30–40
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–45
- 1st Class
- £60–75
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Carnforth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Carnforth is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Cardiff to Carnforth.
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