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Compare train and bus for Carnforth to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carnforth to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Carnforth to Manchester:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carnforth to Manchester costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Carnforth to Manchester:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carnforth to Manchester costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carnforth and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Carnforth station (CNF) and arrive in Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Travel with Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Manchester by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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