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How to get fromPreston to Carnforthby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to CarnforthtrainManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    27 min
    £15–17
  2. Drive 28.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Carnforthcar28.6 mi
    32 min
    £7–11
  3. Line 40 bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gt George Street to Bus Stationbus40 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Police Stationbus49 / ...
    2h 6m
    £8–15
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Carnforthtaxi28.6 mi
    32 min
    £65–85

Preston to Carnforth by train

Calendar85Weekly Trains
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Carnforth, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Carnforth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £15–17 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gt George Street to Police Station via Bus Station in around 2h 6m.

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