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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Carnforth is to bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Carnforth is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £10 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Carnforth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Carnforth. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Carnforth?

The distance between Manchester and Carnforth is 58 miles. The road distance is 60.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £10 - £35.

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

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carnforth takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Carnforth train from?

Manchester to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Manchester to Carnforth is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £10 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Manchester to Carnforth train arrive?

Manchester to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carnforth station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Carnforth is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Manchester to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1581+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Manchester to Carnforth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to CarnforthManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
1h 6m
£10–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
2h 5m
£12–19
Drive 59.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Carnforth59.7 mi
1h 6m
£15–22

Manchester to Carnforth by train

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Distance: 57.6 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carnforth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £10–35 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std twice daily. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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