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How to get fromCarnforth to Southamptonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carnforth to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to London EustontrainGlasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton CentraltrainLondon Waterloo - Poole / ...
    4h 56m
    £82–214

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester PiccadillytrainBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    6h 29m
    £44–224

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus160
    9h 49m
    £52–121

  4. Drive 267.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carnforth to Southamptoncar267.4 mi
    4h 34m
    £68–97

  5. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3h 42m
    £80–187

  6. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
    8h 4m
    £109–269

  7. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
    5h 49m
    £87–266

Carnforth to Southampton by train and subway

Calendar183Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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