There are 3 ways to get from Stirling to Carnforth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stirling to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
- Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 18m£53–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Islamic Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
6h 12m£39–93Drive 171.4 mi
- Drive from Stirling to Carnforthcar 171.4 mi
2h 50m£43–62
Stirling to Carnforth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Carnforth is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Stirling to Carnforth is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Stirling to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Islamic Centre and arriving at Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Carnforth via Carlisle and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Stirling and Carnforth is 213 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 4h 18m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Stirling to Carnforth, including transfers.
Stirling to Carnforth bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Islamic Centre station.
Stirling to Carnforth train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Stirling station.
The best way to get from Stirling to Carnforth is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Carnforth, England?
You can take a train from Stirling to Carnforth via Carlisle and Lancaster in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Islamic Centre to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Stirling to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Islamic Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Islamic Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.citylink.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
- Once 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 Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stirling to Carnforth train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Carlisle 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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