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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Carnforth is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Carnforth is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Carnforth via Wolverhampton and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Southampton to Carnforth?

The distance between Southampton and Carnforth is 276 miles. The road distance is 268.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Carnforth without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 11m and costs £65 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Southampton to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Carnforth train from?

Southampton to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Southampton to Carnforth is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 11m and costs £65 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Southampton to Carnforth train arrive?

Southampton to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Carnforth is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Southampton to Carnforth.

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

Book your Southampton to Carnforth train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Southampton to Carnforth - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Southampton 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 Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to WolverhamptonBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to LancasterRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 11m
£67–328
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CarnforthManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
6h 23m
£43–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
9h 5m
£55–122
Drive 267.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Carnforth267.2 mi
4h 34m
£66–96
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
4h 35m
£81–209
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
8h 20m
£93–438
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
6h 25m
£123–346
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
6h 18m
£118–312
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
6h 26m
£119–280

Southampton to Carnforth by train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Carnforth.

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Distance: 274.5 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Carnforth via Wolverhampton and Lancaster in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Carnforth via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 9h 5m.

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