There are 4 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Airport to CarnforthManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
1h 31m£14–50Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station Night Std181
3h£14–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Carnforth66.8 mi
1h 6mDrive 66.8 mi
- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth66.8 mi
1h 6m£17–24
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Police Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Carnforth. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Carnforth is 69 miles. The road distance is 67.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £50.
The train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £28 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Carnforth, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–50 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station Night Std twice daily. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–50
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carnforth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Carnforth.
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