There are 3 ways to get from Manchester Victoria to Carnforth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Boltontrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
- Take the train from Bolton to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
2h 10m£10–13Bus, line 55 bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Police Stationbus 49 / ...
2h 20m£19–31Drive 58.9 mi
- Drive from Manchester Victoria to Carnforthcar 58.9 mi
1h 4m£15–21
Manchester Victoria to Carnforth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Victoria to Carnforth is to train which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Victoria to Carnforth is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Victoria station to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Police Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Victoria to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Carnforth via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Manchester Victoria and Carnforth is 58 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Victoria to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £10 - £14.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Manchester Victoria to Carnforth, including transfers.
Manchester Victoria to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester Victoria to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Manchester Victoria to Carnforth is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £10 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 55 bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Manchester Victoria, England and Carnforth, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Carnforth via Bolton in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester Victoria to Police Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station in around 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
Train from Bolton to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–8
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Victoria to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.
Carnforth is 1h behind Manchester Victoria. It is currently 9:19 PM in Manchester Victoria and 8:19 PM in Carnforth.
Manchester Victoria to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Victoria to Carnforth is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Manchester Victoria to Carnforth.
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