There are 4 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Carnforth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Middlesbrough to LeedsRedcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to CarnforthLeeds - Morecambe / ...
4h 4m£25–93Drive 83.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Middlesbrough to Carnforth83.8 mi
1h 46m£21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station172
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
5h 45m£27–52Train, Steam train
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to YorkRedcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from York to CarnforthThe Scarborough Spa Express
6h 36m
Middlesbrough to Carnforth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Carnforth is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Carnforth is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Carnforth via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Carnforth is 140 miles. The road distance is 84.3 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £25 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Middlesbrough to Carnforth, including transfers.
Middlesbrough to Carnforth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Carnforth is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £25 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 5h 45m.
Middlesbrough to Carnforth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Carnforth is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Middlesbrough to Carnforth.
What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Carnforth, England?
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Carnforth via Leeds in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Carnforth via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 5h 45m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Middlesbrough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to York
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from York to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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