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Carnforth to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

05:44

Last train

22:38

Departure city

Carnforth

Arrival city

Manchester

Journey time

1h 7m

Distance

51 miles

Price

HK$21.96*

Train operators

Northern, TransPennine Express

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
22:38 1h 48m, 1 change Carnforth	00:26 +1 Manchester Piccadilly		Find Tickets

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How to book cheap train tickets from Carnforth to Manchester

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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Book in advance

Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Carnforth to Manchester. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.

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