There are 4 ways to get from Carnforth to Clitheroe by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Carnforth to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain
- Take the train from Blackburn to Clitheroetrain
2h 13m£22–32Drive 32.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carnforth to Clitheroecar 32.7 mi
46 min£8–12Bus, line 280 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Streetbus 280
3h 31m£11–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carnforth to Clitheroetaxi 32.7 mi
46 min£70–85
Carnforth to Clitheroe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Clitheroe is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Clitheroe is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Park Street via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Clitheroe via Preston and Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Carnforth and Clitheroe is 50 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Clitheroe without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £22 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Carnforth to Clitheroe, including transfers.
Carnforth to Clitheroe bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Carnforth to Clitheroe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Clitheroe is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 280 bus, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Clitheroe, England?
You can take a train from Carnforth to Clitheroe via Preston and Blackburn in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Park Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carnforth to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Blackburn
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackburn to Clitheroe
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £70–85
Lawrence Taxi & Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 7720 205 099
Jock's Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1524 727 777
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More Questions & Answers
Carnforth to Clitheroe bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Carnforth to Clitheroe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Clitheroe is 33 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Carnforth to Clitheroe.
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