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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Carnforth is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Carnforth is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Police Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Carnforth via Wolverhampton and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Southampton to Carnforth?

The distance between Southampton and Carnforth is 276 miles. The road distance is 269.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Carnforth without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 5h 59m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Southampton to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Carnforth bus from?

Southampton to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Carnforth train from?

Southampton to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Southampton to Carnforth is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 5h 59m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Southampton to Carnforth bus arrive?

Southampton to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Carnforth train arrive?

Southampton to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Carnforth is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Southampton to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

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Southampton to Carnforth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 59m
£106–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 35m
£53–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Underpassbus Uk030
9h 25m
£86–124
Drive 267.7 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Carnforthcar 267.7 mi
4h 37m
£67–96
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
6h 30m
£110–371
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
6h 19m
£118–181
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancastertrain
6h 20m
£134–297
Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
5h 53m
£92–266

Southampton to Carnforth by train

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Distance: 274.5 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Carnforth via Wolverhampton and Lancaster in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Police Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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