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Manchester to Carnforth Train Route Details

First train
First train
19:24
Last train
Last train
22:24
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Carnforth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 4m
Distance
Distance
81 km
Price
Price
€2.40*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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19:24
1h 16m, 1 change
Manchester Oxford Road
20:40
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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19:56
1h 4m, Direct
Deansgate
21:00
Carnforth
Northern
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20:25
1h 16m, 1 change
Manchester Oxford Road
21:41
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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20:39
1h 40m, 2 change
Deansgate
22:19
Carnforth
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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22:24
1h 13m, Direct
Manchester Oxford Road
23:37
Carnforth
Northern
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04:57
2h 1m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
06:58
Paris
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.
Book in advance

Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Manchester to Carnforth when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
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Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you travel between Manchester and Carnforth on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.

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