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Bolton to Carnforth Train Route Details

First train
First train
22:39
Last train
Last train
22:39
Departure city
Departure city
Bolton
Arrival city
Arrival city
Carnforth
Journey time
Journey time
51m
Distance
Distance
66 km
Price
Price
TRY 1,659.84*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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22:39
58m, Direct
Bolton
23:37
Carnforth
Northern
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06:08
54m, Direct
Bolton
07:02
Carnforth
Northern
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06:38
1h 5m, 1 change
Bolton
07:43
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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06:53
1h 39m, 2 change
Bolton
08:32
Carnforth
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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08:08
53m, Direct
Bolton
09:01
Carnforth
Northern
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08:38
1h 13m, 1 change
Bolton
09:51
Paris
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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Fares from Bolton to Carnforth usually average around TRY 1,659.84, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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