There are 7 ways to get from Carnforth to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Lancaster to London EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton CentralLondon Waterloo - Poole / ...
4h 56m£82–214Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester PiccadillyBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton CentralManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 29m£44–224Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station160
9h 49m£52–121Drive 267.4 mi
- Drive from Carnforth to Southampton267.4 mi
4h 34m£68–97Train, fly to Southampton Airport
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3h 42m£80–187Train via Newport
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Central
8h 4m£109–269Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
- Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
5h 49m£87–266
Carnforth to Southampton by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Southampton is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Southampton is to train and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs £80 - £190.
No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Southampton Central via Lancaster, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Carnforth and Southampton is 318 miles. The road distance is 268.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 56m and costs £80 - £220.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Carnforth to Southampton, including transfers.
Carnforth to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Southampton is to train via London which takes 4h 56m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 49m.
Carnforth to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Southampton is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Carnforth to Southampton.
What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Southampton, England?
You can take a train from Carnforth to Southampton Central via Lancaster, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carnforth to Coach Station via Lancaster, Bus Station Night Std, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 49m.
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- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–170
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–140
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–65
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carnforth to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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