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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Rawtenstall is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Rawtenstall is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £12 - £18.

How far is it from Carnforth to Rawtenstall?

The distance between Carnforth and Rawtenstall is 51 miles. The road distance is 48.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Rawtenstall without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 2m and costs .

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

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

Can I drive from Carnforth to Rawtenstall?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Rawtenstall is 48 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Carnforth to Rawtenstall.

Where can I stay near Rawtenstall?

There are 2312+ hotels available in Rawtenstall.

Carnforth to Rawtenstall - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 481 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Carnforth to Rawtenstall by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Accrington
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station464
2h 2m
Drive 48 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carnforth to Rawtenstall48 mi
52 min
£12–18
Train, bus, line 481 bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Preston
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchange59
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station481
2h 50m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carnforth to Rawtenstall48 mi
52 min
£100–120
Train, bus via Burnley Manchester Road
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Road
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to AsdaX43
2h 14m
Train, line 481 bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Blackburn
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station481
2h 23m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 51.1 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Carnforth to Rawtenstall. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Accrington, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carnforth to Bus Station via Preston, Railway Station, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 2h 50m.

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