There are 3 ways to get from Carnforth to Penrith by train, car, or taxi
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Carnforth to Penrith by train
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The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Penrith is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Penrith is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Carnforth and Penrith is 58 miles. The road distance is 43.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £10 - £30.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Carnforth to Penrith, including transfers.
Carnforth to Penrith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Carnforth to Penrith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Penrith is 43 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Carnforth to Penrith.
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What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Penrith, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £6–24 and the journey takes 34 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
Lawrence Taxi & Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 7720 205 099
Jock's Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1524 727 777
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