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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 Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 52m
    £82–141

  2. Drive 216.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Carnforthcar car 216.5 mi
    4h 27m
    £53–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    8h 26m
    £79–112

  4. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    6h 55m
    £105–249

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    9h 1m
    £57–134

  6. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain train
    7h 22m
    £90–213

Cardiff to Carnforth by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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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 9h 1m.

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