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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Chester is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Chester. However, there are services departing from War Memorial and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Carnforth and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Chester. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Chester via Lancaster and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Chester?

The distance between Carnforth and Chester is 72 miles. The road distance is 80.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £29 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Carnforth to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Chester bus from?

Carnforth to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from War Memorial station.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Carnforth to Chester?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Chester is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus and line 310 bus, which costs £15 - £29 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Carnforth to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carnforth to Chester train arrive?

Carnforth to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Chester is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Carnforth to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Carnforth to Chester - 3 ways to travel via train, line 55 bus, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Carnforth to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
2h 6m
£30–41
Line 55 bus, bus, line 310 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from War Memorial to Bus Stationbus 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 2A
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 310
5. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
7h 19m
£16–28
Drive 80 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Chestercar 80 mi
1h 28m
£20–29

Carnforth to Chester by train

196Weekly Trains

2h 6mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carnforth to Chester.

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Distance: 71.7 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Carnforth to Chester via Lancaster and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from War Memorial to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 7h 19m.

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