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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Bolton is to train which costs £8 - £12 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Bolton is to train which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Bolton. However, there are services departing from War Memorial and arriving at Noel Street via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Carnforth and Bolton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carnforth and arriving at Bolton. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Carnforth to Bolton?

The distance between Carnforth and Bolton is 47 miles. The road distance is 46.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £12.

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

The train from Carnforth to Bolton takes 49 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Bolton bus from?

Carnforth to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Bolton train from?

Carnforth to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.

Train or bus from Carnforth to Bolton?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Bolton is to train which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 125 bus, which costs £10 - £22 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Carnforth to Bolton bus arrive?

Carnforth to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carnforth to Bolton train arrive?

Carnforth to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Bolton is 47 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Carnforth to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 327+ hotels available in Bolton.

Carnforth to Bolton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 125 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Boltontrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
49 min
£8–12
Bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 125
4h 14m
£11–21
Drive 46.6 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Boltoncar 46.6 mi
55 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carnforth to Boltontaxi 46.6 mi
55 min
£95–120

Carnforth to Bolton by train

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Distance: 47.1 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carnforth to Bolton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from War Memorial to Noel Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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