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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Carnforth is to train and bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Carnforth is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Carnforth via Oxford, Birmingham New Street and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Didcot to Carnforth?

The distance between Didcot and Carnforth is 212 miles. The road distance is 216.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Carnforth without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 30m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Didcot to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Carnforth train from?

Didcot to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Didcot to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Didcot to Carnforth is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 30m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Didcot to Carnforth train arrive?

Didcot to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Didcot to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Carnforth is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Didcot to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1574+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Didcot to Carnforth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Didcot to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to LancasterRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 30m
£53–170
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Banbury
2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Street
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
7h 6m
£40–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
9h 2m
£46–102
Drive 214.9 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Carnforth214.9 mi
3h 42m
£54–78
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
5h 32m
£104–318
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CarnforthManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
5h 58m
£43–154

Didcot to Carnforth by train

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Distance: 210.8 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Carnforth via Oxford, Birmingham New Street, and Lancaster in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Carnforth via St Aldates, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 9h 2m.

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