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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Carnforth is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Carnforth is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus Swindon and arriving at Police Station via Royal Well Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Carnforth via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Swindon to Carnforth?

The distance between Swindon and Carnforth is 249 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Swindon to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Carnforth bus from?

Swindon to Carnforth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus Swindon station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Carnforth train from?

Swindon to Carnforth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Swindon to Carnforth is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Swindon to Carnforth bus arrive?

Swindon to Carnforth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Carnforth train arrive?

Swindon to Carnforth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Carnforth is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Swindon to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

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Swindon to Carnforth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Carnforth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain
5h 22m
£97–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 1m
£41–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus
8h 44m
£58–108
Drive 210.7 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Carnforthcar 210.7 mi
3h 32m
£53–76
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
6h 29m
£106–175

Swindon to Carnforth by train

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.8 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Carnforth via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Lancaster in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Police Station via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Royal Well Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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