There are 6 ways to get from Carnforth to Northampton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Northamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 13m£62–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus 707
8h£38–95Drive 183.7 mi
- Drive from Carnforth to Northamptoncar 183.7 mi
3h 4m£45–65Train, fly
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Northamptontrain
5h 50m£97–293Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
4h 13m£64–117Train, bus
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus
6h 48m£64–112
Carnforth to Northampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Northampton is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Northampton is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Northampton. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Coach Park via Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Northampton via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Carnforth and Northampton is 180 miles. The road distance is 184.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Carnforth to Northampton, including transfers.
Carnforth to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.
Carnforth to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Northampton is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Northampton, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Northampton twice a week. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Coach Park via Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–190
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Carnforth to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Carnforth to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Northampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Northampton is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Carnforth to Northampton.
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