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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New StreettrainPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to LancastertrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 36m
    £65–221

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot CircusbusFal
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Carnforthtrain
    9h 30m
    £40–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus106 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus181
    9h 10m
    £49–97

  4. Drive 257.4 mi

    1. Drive from Taunton to Carnforthcar257.4 mi
    4h 8m
    £65–94

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
    5h 44m
    £98–375

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
    7h 44m
    £82–140

Taunton to Carnforth by train

Calendar74Weekly Trains
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Carnforth via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 9h 10m.

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