There are 4 ways to get from Southport to Cartmel by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Grange-over-Sandstrain
2h 29m£33–57Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
5h 55m£13–20Bus, train, line 530 bus
- Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
- Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
- Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Clogger Beckbus 530
3h 52m£26–41Drive 64.4 mi
- Drive from Southport to Cartmelcar 64.4 mi
1h 25m£16–23
Southport to Cartmel by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southport to Cartmel is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Southport to Cartmel is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Southport Interchange and arriving at Clogger Beck via Bus Station, Bus Station and Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Southport to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Grange-over-Sands via Wigan North Western and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Southport and Cartmel is 71 miles. The road distance is 64.8 miles.
The best way to get from Southport to Cartmel without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Southport to Cartmel, including transfers.
Southport to Cartmel bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Southport Interchange station.
Southport to Cartmel train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
The best way to get from Southport to Cartmel is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Southport, England and Cartmel, England?
You can take a train from Southport to Cartmel via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Lancaster, and Grange-over-Sands in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport Interchange to Clogger Beck via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Blackhall Road in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Southport to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Grange-over-Sands
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Duke Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Blackhall Road to Clogger Beck
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Southport to Cartmel bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Southport to Cartmel train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Cartmel is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Southport to Cartmel.
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