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

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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain train
    5h 21m
    £92–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    8h 51m
    £36–61

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Underpassbus bus
    8h 34m
    £60–92

  4. Drive  210.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Carnforthcar car 210.6 mi
    3h 33m
    £53–76

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon 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 39m
    £121–378

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain train
    6h 23m
    £93–158

Swindon to Carnforth by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Police Station via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 51m.

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