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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Carnforth is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Carnforth is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Carnforth via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Durham to Carnforth?

The distance between Durham and Carnforth is 155 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £18 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Durham to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Carnforth train from?

Durham to Carnforth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Durham to Carnforth is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £18 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Durham to Carnforth train arrive?

Durham to Carnforth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Durham to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Carnforth is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Durham to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1581+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Durham to Carnforth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Steam train

There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Carnforth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to LeedsNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to CarnforthLeeds - Morecambe / ...
3h 46m
£18–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Station177
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
6h 15m
£26–55
Drive 80.2 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Carnforth80.2 mi
1h 38m
£21–29
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Durham to YorkNewcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from York to CarnforthThe Scarborough Spa Express
6h 19m

Durham to Carnforth by train

41Weekly Trains

3h 46mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.1 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Carnforth via Leeds in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Carnforth via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 6h 15m.

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