There are 5 ways to get from Carnforth to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 17m£26–115Bus, train
- Take the bus from Underpass to Newhall Stbus Uk030
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 26m£27–105Drive 178.3 mi
- Drive from Carnforth to Cheltenhamcar 178.3 mi
2h 55m£44–64Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 40m£36–224Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
7h 33m£44–83
Carnforth to Cheltenham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Promenade via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Lancaster and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Carnforth and Cheltenham is 176 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £25 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Carnforth to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Carnforth to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.
Carnforth to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £25 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Carnforth to Cheltenham Spa via Lancaster and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Promenade via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Underpass to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Carnforth to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Carnforth to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Cheltenham is 179 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Carnforth to Cheltenham.
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