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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Birmingham is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Bus Station Night Std. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Carnforth and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Birmingham?

The distance between Carnforth and Birmingham is 131 miles. The road distance is 134.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £17 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Carnforth to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Birmingham bus from?

Carnforth to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Carnforth to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £17 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Carnforth to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carnforth to Birmingham train arrive?

Carnforth to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Birmingham is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Carnforth to Birmingham.

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

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Carnforth to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 15m
£18–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
5h 16m
£33–57
Drive 133.7 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Birminghamcar 133.7 mi
2h 15m
£33–48
Train, line 8 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Boltontrain
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
5h 36m

Carnforth to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 129.8 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Birmingham, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £13–70 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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