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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Carnforth is to bus which costs £22 - £65 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Carnforth is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Carnforth via Haymarket and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Inverness to Carnforth?

The distance between Inverness and Carnforth is 361 miles. The road distance is 307.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Carnforth without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 36m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Inverness to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Carnforth bus from?

Inverness to Carnforth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Carnforth train from?

Inverness to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Inverness to Carnforth is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 36m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £65 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Inverness to Carnforth bus arrive?

Inverness to Carnforth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Carnforth train arrive?

Inverness to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Carnforth is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Inverness to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Inverness to Carnforth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancastertrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 36m
£42–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
8h 54m
£23–64
Drive 305.4 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Carnforthcar 305.4 mi
5h 18m
£74–107
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
5h 27m
£96–220
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Carnforthtrain Carlisle - Lancaster / ...
10h 41m
£83–104
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
8h 14m
£95–242
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)plane INV - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
8h 31m
£81–281

Inverness to Carnforth by train

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Distance: 358.5 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Carnforth, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Carnforth via Haymarket and Lancaster in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 8h 54m.

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