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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Carnforth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Carnforth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $394.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$134 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $394 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Carnforth
Compare the available ways to get from London to Carnforth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Carnforth:
A bus is $93 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Carnforth costing on average $134 (€112).
A bus is $353 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Carnforth costing on average $394 (€330).
Other travel options to Carnforth take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
You'll arrive about 2h 15m sooner (2h 43m by train vs 4h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $134 (€112) compared to roughly $90 (€76) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Carnforth
How to get from London to Carnforth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Carnforth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:10 AM6h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:55 PMLancaster, University$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:10 AM6h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:55 PMLancaster, University$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13809:45 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport$781One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G890479:30 AM2h41London Euston (EUS)12:11 PMCarnforth station (CNF)$1421One-way1 transfer - W33773+G8905112:30 PM2h42London Euston (EUS)3:12 PMCarnforth station (CNF)$1421One-way1 transfer
- W33738+G8904911:30 AM2h43London Euston (EUS)2:13 PMCarnforth station (CNF)$1421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:30 AM7h25London, Victoria Coach Station5:55 PMLancaster, University$461One-way0 transfers
- BA13788:10 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:05 PMManchester Airport$2281One-way0 transfers
- BA13608:50 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMManchester Airport$3531One-way0 transfers
- BA13682:40 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport3:45 PMManchester Airport$4361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Carnforth:
A bus is $93 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Carnforth costing on average $134 (€112).
A bus is $353 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Carnforth costing on average $394 (€330).
Other travel options to Carnforth take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Carnforth as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Carnforth station (CNF).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Lancaster, University.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Carnforth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Carnforth by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Carnforth by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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