There are 4 ways to get from Taunton to Carnforth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to LancasterRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 29m£47–217Bus
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
9h 14m£50–98Drive 257.4 mi
- Drive from Taunton to Carnforth257.4 mi
4h 8m£63–91Train
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
8h 13m£78–204
Taunton to Carnforth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Carnforth is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Taunton to Carnforth is to drive which takes 4h 8m 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 9h 14m.
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 29m.
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 29m and costs £45 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 29m and costs £45 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 9h 14m.
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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 14m.
Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
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 8m to drive from Taunton to Carnforth.
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