There are 5 ways to get from Leicester 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 via Sheffield
best- Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
4h 19m£61–110Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
- Take the train from Bolton to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
6h 38m£29–49Drive 149.5 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Carnforthcar 149.5 mi
2h 46m£38–54Train
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
4h 22m£56–102Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
7h 21m£33–55
Leicester to Carnforth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Carnforth is to bus and train which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Carnforth is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Carnforth via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Leicester and Carnforth is 167 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Carnforth without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Leicester to Carnforth, including transfers.
Leicester to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Carnforth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Carnforth is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Carnforth, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to Carnforth via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Leicester to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Leicester to Carnforth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Carnforth is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Leicester to Carnforth.
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