There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 37m£73–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
7h 24m£37–61Drive 202.1 mi
- Drive from Oxford to Carnforthcar 202.1 mi
3h 35m£50–72Train, fly
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
5h 47m£114–367Train
- Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
4h 55m£86–133
Oxford to Carnforth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Carnforth is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Carnforth is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Carnforth via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Oxford and Carnforth is 202 miles. The road distance is 203.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Carnforth without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Oxford to Carnforth, including transfers.
Oxford to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Carnforth is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Carnforth, England?
You can take a train from Oxford to Carnforth via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Oxford to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Oxford to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Oxford to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Carnforth is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Oxford to Carnforth.
Book your Oxford to Carnforth train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1635+ hotels available in Carnforth.
























