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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Cartmel is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Cartmel is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Cartmel?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Grange-over-Sands via Wolverhampton and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Southampton to Cartmel?

The distance between Southampton and Cartmel is 288 miles. The road distance is 287.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Cartmel without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 28m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Southampton to Cartmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Cartmel train from?

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

Where does the Southampton to Cartmel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Cartmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Cartmel is 288 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Southampton to Cartmel.

Where can I stay near Cartmel?

There are 1026+ hotels available in Cartmel.

Southampton to Cartmel - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Cartmel by train, 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 / ...
6h 28m
£126–192
Drive 285.9 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Cartmelcar 285.9 mi
4h 59m
£71–102
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 Grange-over-Sandstrain
6h 50m
£130–387
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 27m
£126–197
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 4m
£125–271

Southampton to Cartmel by train and bus

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.2 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Cartmel via Wolverhampton, Lancaster, and Grange-over-Sands in around 6h 28m.

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