There are 4 ways to get from Carnforth to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Carnforth to Prestontrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
56 min£18–27Drive 32.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carnforth to Blackpoolcar 32.6 mi
45 min£8–12Line 55 bus, bus
- Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 55 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to North Stationbus 42
2h 36m£10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carnforth to Blackpooltaxi 32.6 mi
45 min£70–85
Carnforth to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Blackpool is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Blackpool is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at North Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Blackpool North via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Carnforth and Blackpool is 45 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £18 - £27.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Carnforth to Blackpool, including transfers.
Carnforth to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from New Street station.
Carnforth to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Blackpool is to train which takes 56 min and costs £18 - £27. Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Carnforth to Blackpool North via Preston in around 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to North Station via Bus Station in around 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carnforth to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Bus from New Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £70–85
Lawrence Taxi & Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 7720 205 099
Jock's Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1524 727 777
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More Questions & Answers
Carnforth to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Carnforth to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Blackpool is 33 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Carnforth to Blackpool.
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