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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Carnforth is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Carnforth is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Carnforth via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Penzance to Carnforth?

The distance between Penzance and Carnforth is 427 miles. The road distance is 395.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Carnforth without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 50m and costs £75 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Penzance to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Carnforth train from?

Penzance to Carnforth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Penzance to Carnforth is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 50m and costs £75 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 14h 4m.

Where does the Penzance to Carnforth train arrive?

Penzance to Carnforth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Carnforth is 395 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Penzance to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1590+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Penzance to Carnforth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Penzance to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
9h 50m
£75–396
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
14h 4m
£54–121
Drive 393.2 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Carnforth393.2 mi
6h 38m
£97–140
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
7h 3m
£75–283
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
10h 5m
£84–385
Train via Weston-super-Mare
1. Take the train from Penzance to Weston-super-Mare
2. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
12h 19m
£162–331
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)NQY - LBA
3. Take the train from Shipley to Carnforth
9h 57m
£80–286
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
8h 24m
£102–369
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancaster
10h 17m
£93–316
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancaster
10h 12m
£122–383

Penzance to Carnforth by train

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Carnforth.

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Distance: 424.5 mi
Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Carnforth via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Lancaster in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Carnforth via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 14h 4m.

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