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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Alloa is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Alloa is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Alloa. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Shillinghill via Bus Station, Underpass, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Carnforth and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Alloa via Lancaster and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Alloa?

The distance between Carnforth and Alloa is 214 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Carnforth to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Alloa bus from?

Carnforth to Alloa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Alloa train from?

Carnforth to Alloa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.

Train or bus from Carnforth to Alloa?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Alloa is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Carnforth to Alloa bus arrive?

Carnforth to Alloa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Carnforth to Alloa train arrive?

Carnforth to Alloa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Alloa is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Carnforth to Alloa.

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

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 693+ hotels available in Alloa.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AlloaGlasgow Queen Street - Alloa
3h 51m
£34–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationmegabus M9 / ...
6h 7m
£26–49
Drive 171.3 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Alloa171.3 mi
3h 2m
£43–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AlloaGlasgow Queen Street - Alloa
6h 34m
£36–60

Carnforth to Alloa by train and foot

197Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carnforth to Alloa.

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Distance: 212.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Alloa, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carnforth to Alloa via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Shillinghill via Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Bus Station in around 6h 7m.

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