Carnforth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Carnforth
With a population of 5,469, Carnforth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Carnforth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Carnforth
If you’re looking for affordable options, Plato's (2 Mill Brow) and Longlands Inn & Restaurant (The Longlands Hotel) are great picks.
When to visit Carnforth
How to Get to Carnforth
Plane
Although Carnforth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 48 miles from Carnforth. The shortest domestic flight to Carnforth departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Carnforth, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Carnforth to Leeds takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Carnforth Silverdale is the busiest station in Carnforth. Another popular train station is Carnforth Arnside, located 6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Carnforth is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 50 miles from Carnforth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carnforth, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Carnforth takes 67 miles and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Carnforth
Where to stay in Carnforth
Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £129 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Carnforth
Most booked hotels in Carnforth
Hiring a car in Carnforth
Hiring a car in Carnforth costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Carnforth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carnforth, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.