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

The cheapest way to get from London to Carnforth is to bus via Manchester which costs £19 - £75 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Carnforth is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between London and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Police Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between London and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from London to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Carnforth via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from London to Carnforth?

The distance between London and Carnforth is 236 miles. The road distance is 248.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from London to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Carnforth bus from?

London to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Carnforth train from?

London to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Carnforth?

The best way to get from London to Carnforth is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £19 - £75 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the London to Carnforth bus arrive?

London to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the London to Carnforth train arrive?

London to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from London to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Carnforth is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from London to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1576+ hotels available in Carnforth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Lancastertrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 59m
£80–141
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
7h 44m
£19–71
Drive 247.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Carnforthcar 247.3 mi
4h 10m
£61–88
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
4h 52m
£75–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Underpassbus Uk030
8h 39m
£24–82
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
5h 39m
£96–260
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
6h 29m
£83–334

London to Carnforth by train

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Distance: 234.9 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Lancaster hourly. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Police Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station in around 7h 44m.

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