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 StreetGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham SpaManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 29m£31–145Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lancaster University to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stopmegabus M11
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham SpaManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 16m£29–74Drive 178.3 mi
- Drive from Carnforth to Cheltenham178.3 mi
2h 53m£44–63Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester PiccadillyBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham SpaManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 41m£36–184Bus
- Take the bus from Underpass to Newhall StUk030
- Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Royal Well Bus Station100
8h 35m£37–103
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 53m.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Bus Station, Underpass, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
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 29m.
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 29m and costs £30 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Carnforth to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Carnforth to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.
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 29m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 35m.
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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Royal Well Bus Station via Bus Station, Underpass, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 8h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–140
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Lancaster University to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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
- £15–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lordswood Rd to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Carnforth to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St 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 53m to drive from Carnforth to Cheltenham.
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