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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Carnforth is to bus via Manchester which costs £15 - £45 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Carnforth is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Carnforth?

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 23m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Carnforth via Nuneaton, Crewe and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Leicester to Carnforth?

The distance between Leicester and Carnforth is 158 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Leicester to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Carnforth bus from?

Leicester to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Carnforth train from?

Leicester to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Leicester to Carnforth is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Leicester to Carnforth bus arrive?

Leicester to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Carnforth train arrive?

Leicester to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Carnforth is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Leicester to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Leicester to Carnforth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Carnforth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Stockport / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 54m
£47–111
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpassbus Uk030
7h 35m
£16–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
7h 23m
£41–69
Drive 149.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Carnforthcar 149.5 mi
2h 48m
£36–52
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
4h 25m
£25–92

Leicester to Carnforth by train

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3h 54mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Carnforth.

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Distance: 156.8 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Carnforth, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Carnforth via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Lancaster in around 3h 54m. 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 23m.

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