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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Carnforth is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Carnforth is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Carnforth via Crewe and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Derby to Carnforth?

The distance between Derby and Carnforth is 129 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Derby to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Carnforth train from?

Derby to Carnforth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Derby to Carnforth is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Derby to Carnforth train arrive?

Derby to Carnforth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Derby to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Carnforth is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Derby to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1579+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Derby to Carnforth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Carnforth by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to CreweNewark Castle - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to LancasterRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 40m
£43–87
Bus, train via Buxton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market PlaceTp
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Station199
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
7h 8m
£20–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
6h 55m
£24–44
Drive 118.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Carnforth118.5 mi
2h 21m
£30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Station9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
5h 24m
£29–85

Derby to Carnforth by train

89Weekly Trains

3h 40mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Carnforth via Crewe and Lancaster in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Carnforth via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 6h 55m.

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