What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from St Brides Church and arriving at Police Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Carnforth?

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 36m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Carnforth?

The distance between East Kilbride and Carnforth is 188 miles. The road distance is 149.4 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Carnforth without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £28 - £80.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Carnforth bus from?

East Kilbride to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Carnforth train from?

East Kilbride to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Carnforth?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Carnforth is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £28 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Carnforth bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.

Where does the East Kilbride to Carnforth train arrive?

East Kilbride to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Carnforth is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from East Kilbride to Carnforth.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Carnforth?

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1580+ hotels available in Carnforth.

East Kilbride to Carnforth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to LancasterGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 36m
£29–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std828
5h 30m
£26–41
Drive 148.5 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Carnforth148.5 mi
2h 29m
£37–53
Line 6 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Theatre Royal6
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to UnderpassUk030
6h 20m

East Kilbride to Carnforth by train

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.9 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Carnforth, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster hourly. Tickets cost £19–65 and the journey takes 2h 6m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std twice a week. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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