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How to get fromInverness to Carnforthby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancastertrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h 38m
    £115–257

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    8h 57m
    £49–106

  3. Drive 305.4 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Carnforthcar car 305.4 mi
    5h 18m
    £76–110

  4. Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain train
    5h 44m
    £105–249

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    7h 46m
    £83–141

  6. Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane INV - LBA
    2. Take the train from Shipley to Carnforthtrain train
    9h 51m
    £142–271

  7. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain train
    8h 9m
    £143–299

Inverness to Carnforth by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 57m.

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