There are 4 ways to get from Carnforth to Sunderland by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
3h 59m£53–104Drive 93.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carnforth to Sunderlandcar 93.4 mi
1h 55m£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
7h 5m£38–92Steam train, train
- Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain The Scarborough Spa Express
- Take the train from York to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 34m
Carnforth to Sunderland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Sunderland is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Sunderland is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Interchange via Bus Station Night Std and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Sunderland via Lancaster and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Carnforth and Sunderland is 148 miles. The road distance is 94 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Carnforth to Sunderland, including transfers.
Carnforth to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.
Carnforth to Sunderland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Sunderland is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Sunderland, England?
You can take a train from Carnforth to Sunderland via Lancaster and Carlisle in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Interchange via Bus Station Night Std and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Sunderland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carnforth to York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from York to Sunderland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Carnforth to Sunderland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Carnforth to Sunderland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Sunderland is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Carnforth to Sunderland.
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