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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 $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. 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 $49, while a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 London to Carnforth:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Carnforth costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Carnforth costing on average $95 (€77).
Other travel options to Carnforth take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
You'll arrive about 2h 3m sooner (2h 55m by train vs 4h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $95 (€77) compared to roughly $93 (€75) 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.
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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.
7:00 PM7h00London2:00 AMCarnforth$281One-way0 transfers
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- 7:00 PM7h00London2:00 AMCarnforth$281One-way0 transfers
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- 7:00 PM7h00London2:00 AMCarnforth$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Carnforth:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Carnforth costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Carnforth costing on average $95 (€77).
Other travel options to Carnforth take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Lancaster, University.
- 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).
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Carnforth by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Carnforth by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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