There are 4 ways to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 33m£29–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
5h 15m£26–41Drive 148.5 mi
- Drive from East Kilbride to Carnforthcar 148.5 mi
2h 31m£37–53Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Carnforthtrain Carlisle - Lancaster / ...
6h 42m£34–98
East Kilbride to Carnforth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride station to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Carnforth via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between East Kilbride and Carnforth is 188 miles. The road distance is 149.4 miles.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £28 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth, including transfers.
East Kilbride to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
East Kilbride to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £28 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Carnforth, England?
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Carnforth via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std twice daily. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Motherwell to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–85
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Motherwell to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Motherwell to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–22
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–22
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
East Kilbride to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.
East Kilbride to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Carnforth is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from East Kilbride to Carnforth.
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