There are 4 ways to get from Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Carnforth to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Blackpool Northtrain
- Take the tram from North Station to Anchorsholmetram
1h 32m£20–36Drive 29.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleyscar 29.5 mi
41 min£8–11Line 55 bus, bus
- Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 55 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to St Chads Churchbus 42
3h 13m£13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleystaxi 29.5 mi
41 min£65–80
Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Meadows Ave via Bus Station and St Chads Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Anchorsholme via Preston and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Carnforth and Thornton-Cleveleys is 48 miles. The road distance is 29.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 32m and costs £20 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys, including transfers.
Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from New Street station.
Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.
Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Thornton-Cleveleys, England?
You can take a bus from New Street to Meadows Ave via Bus Station and St Chads Church in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carnforth to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01253 473001
- enquiries@blackpooltransport.com
- Website
- blackpooltransport.com
Tram from North Station to Anchorsholme
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- https://www.blackpooltransport.com/
Bus from New Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to St Chads Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
Lawrence Taxi & Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 7720 205 099
Jock's Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1524 727 777
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More Questions & Answers
Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys is 30 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Carnforth to Thornton-Cleveleys.
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