There are 5 ways to get from Taunton to Carnforth by train, bus, or car
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 Birmingham
best- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 27m£101–155Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the train from Bolton to Carnforthtrain
11h 2m£42–68Bus
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 4m£48–79Drive 257.4 mi
- Drive from Taunton to Carnforthcar 257.4 mi
4h 11m£64–92Train
- Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
7h 40m£99–174
Taunton to Carnforth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Carnforth is to bus and train which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Taunton to Carnforth is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Carnforth via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Taunton and Carnforth is 265 miles. The road distance is 258.9 miles.
The best way to get from Taunton to Carnforth without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 27m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Taunton to Carnforth, including transfers.
Taunton to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Taunton to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Taunton to Carnforth is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 27m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Taunton, England and Carnforth, England?
You can take a train from Taunton to Carnforth via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 4m.
Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Bolton to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Taunton to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Taunton to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Carnforth is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Taunton to Carnforth.
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