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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Carnforth is to bus and line 755 bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Carnforth is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Booth's Supermarket and arriving at New Street via Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Penrith to Carnforth?

The distance between Penrith and Carnforth is 59 miles. The road distance is 43 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Carnforth without a car is to train and line 55 bus which takes 1h 19m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Penrith to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Carnforth bus from?

Penrith to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Booth's Supermarket station.

Where does the Penrith to Carnforth bus arrive?

Penrith to Carnforth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Rail Interchange station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Carnforth is 43 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Penrith to Carnforth.

Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1672+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Penrith to Carnforth - 4 ways to travel via train, line 55 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 55 bus
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lancastertrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Police Stationbus 49 / ...
1h 19m
£21–34
Bus, line 755 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to New Streetbus 755
3h 47m
£6
Drive 42.7 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Carnforthcar 42.7 mi
44 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Carnforthtaxi 42.7 mi
44 min
£90–110

Penrith to Carnforth by train, foot, and bus

222Weekly Services

1h 19mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58.7 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Booth's Supermarket to New Street via Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 47m.

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