There are 4 ways to get from Stirling to Carnforth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 48m£75–138Bus via Underpass
cheapest- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
6h 5m£22–52Drive 171.4 mi
- Drive from Stirling to Carnforthcar 171.4 mi
2h 50m£42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
6h 44m£38–91
Stirling to Carnforth by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Carnforth is to bus via Underpass which costs £21 - £55 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Stirling to Carnforth is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stirling to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Library and arriving at Police Station via Park and Ride, Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Carnforth via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Stirling and Carnforth is 207 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stirling to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Stirling to Carnforth, including transfers.
Stirling to Carnforth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park and Ride station.
Stirling to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
The best way to get from Stirling to Carnforth is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Underpass, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Carnforth, England?
You can take a train from Stirling to Carnforth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library to Police Station via Park and Ride, Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Stirling to Carnforth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stirling to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Carnforth is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Stirling to Carnforth.
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