There are 3 ways to get from Nottingham to Carnforth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
3h 59m£29–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
6h 1m£15–34Drive 130.1 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Carnforthcar 130.1 mi
2h 37m£32–46
Nottingham to Carnforth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Carnforth is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Carnforth is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Carnforth via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Nottingham and Carnforth is 141 miles. The road distance is 130.9 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £29 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Nottingham to Carnforth, including transfers.
Nottingham to Carnforth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Carnforth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Carnforth is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £29 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Carnforth, England?
You can take a train from Nottingham to Carnforth via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Police Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Nottingham to Carnforth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Nottingham to Carnforth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Carnforth is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Nottingham to Carnforth.
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