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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Carnforth is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Carnforth is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £100 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Carnforth via Moorgate station, London Euston and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Carnforth?

The distance between Chelmsford and Carnforth is 269 miles. The road distance is 254.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Chelmsford to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Carnforth train from?

Chelmsford to Carnforth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Carnforth is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Carnforth train arrive?

Chelmsford to Carnforth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Carnforth is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Chelmsford to Carnforth.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to Carnforth?

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1572+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Chelmsford to Carnforth - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Chelmsford to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool StreetClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to LancasterLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 22m
£101–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
10h 4m
£50–72
Drive 253.2 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Carnforth253.2 mi
4h 35m
£63–91
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
5h 56m
£97–302
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
9h 11m
£63–188
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
6h 17m
£52–174
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
6h 21m
£121–386
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancaster
6h 45m
£53–213
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancaster
6h 49m
£123–391
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancaster
7h 31m
£106–376
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
6h 44m
£111–291

Chelmsford to Carnforth by train, foot, and subway

154Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.5 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Carnforth via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Lancaster in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Carnforth via Temp Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 10h 4m.

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