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How to get fromReading to Carnforthby train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 5m
    £93–151

  2. Drive 228.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Carnforthcar car 228.2 mi
    4h 5m
    £57–82

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    7h 57m
    £70–100

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain train
    5h 23m
    £108–374

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain train Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    5h 25m
    £116–175

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    9h 28m
    £76–151

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain train
    5h 14m
    £118–241

Reading to Carnforth by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Carnforth via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Police Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 28m.

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