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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Carnforth is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Carnforth is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Carnforth via Waterloo station, London Euston and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Carnforth?

The distance between Portsmouth and Carnforth is 312 miles. The road distance is 280.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Carnforth without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 11m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Portsmouth to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Carnforth train from?

Portsmouth to Carnforth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Carnforth is to train via London which takes 5h 11m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Carnforth train arrive?

Portsmouth to Carnforth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Carnforth is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Portsmouth to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1575+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Portsmouth to Carnforth - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London WaterlooPortsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to LancasterLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 11m
£106–224
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
2. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
7h 47m
£53–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
9h 25m
£54–112
Drive 279.3 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Carnforth279.3 mi
4h 50m
£69–100
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
6h 26m
£76–267
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
9h 2m
£113–263
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleigh
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
5h 29m
£90–242
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancaster
7h 11m
£129–335
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancaster
8h 3m
£85–350
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancaster
7h 18m
£138–303
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
7h 37m
£100–338

Portsmouth to Carnforth by train and subway

154Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 310.2 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Carnforth via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Lancaster in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Carnforth via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 9h 25m.

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