What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Carnforth?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Carnforth is to bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Carnforth?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Carnforth is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £15 - £23.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Carnforth?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Carnforth is 60 miles. The road distance is 61.9 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Carnforth without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £9 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Carnforth?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Greater Manchester to Carnforth, including transfers.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Carnforth is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £9 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 3h 30m.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Carnforth is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Greater Manchester to Carnforth.

Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Greater Manchester to Carnforth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Greater Manchester 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 Manchester Oxford Road to CarnforthManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
2h 19m
£9–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
3h 30m
£12–19
Drive 61.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Carnforth61.5 mi
1h 8m
£16–23

Greater Manchester to Carnforth by bus and train

75Weekly Services

2h 19mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59.8 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Carnforth, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carnforth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £9–35 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std twice daily. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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