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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Braintree is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Braintree is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Carnforth and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Braintree via Lancaster, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Braintree?

The distance between Carnforth and Braintree is 284 miles. The road distance is 245.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Braintree without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £85 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Carnforth to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Braintree train from?

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

Train or bus from Carnforth to Braintree?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Braintree is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Carnforth to Braintree train arrive?

Carnforth to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Braintree is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Carnforth to Braintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Braintree?

There are 601+ hotels available in Braintree.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to London EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to BraintreeLondon Liverpool Street - Braintree
5h 17m
£90–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Station737
9h 51m
£53–87
Drive 244.3 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Braintree244.3 mi
4h 36m
£61–87
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintree
6h 18m
£101–291
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airport
7h 28m
£70–182
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Oxford Road
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Ely
3. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
7h 55m
£71–163
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
6h 5m
£59–216
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
6h 39m
£65–206

Carnforth to Braintree by train, subway, and foot

95Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.6 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Carnforth to Braintree via Lancaster, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carnforth to Rue De Jeunes via Lancaster, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Coach Station in around 9h 51m.

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