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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Bournemouth is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs £85 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Carnforth and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Bournemouth via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Carnforth to Bournemouth?

The distance between Carnforth and Bournemouth is 315 miles. The road distance is 277 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs £40 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Carnforth to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Carnforth to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Bournemouth is to train which takes 7h and costs £40 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Carnforth to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carnforth to Bournemouth train arrive?

Carnforth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Bournemouth is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Carnforth to Bournemouth.

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

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Carnforth to Bournemouth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Carnforth to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
7h
£42–224
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Newhall Stbus Uk030
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
10h 30m
£41–215
Drive 275.4 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Bournemouthcar 275.4 mi
4h 58m
£68–98
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 32m
£87–205
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 18m
£51–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 39m
£58–142
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
5h 54m
£78–271
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 53m
£109–306

Carnforth to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 312.8 mi
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Carnforth to Bournemouth via Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 39m.

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