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Carnforth to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

09:31

Last train

21:38

Departure city

Carnforth

Arrival city

Manchester

Journey time

1h 7m

Distance

51 miles

Price

$2.81*

Train operators

Northern, TransPennine Express

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Explore all upcoming journeys from Carnforth to Manchester happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
09:31 1h 15m, Direct Carnforth	10:46 Manchester Oxford Road	Find Tickets
11:43 1h 7m, Direct Carnforth	12:50 Manchester Oxford Road	Find Tickets
12:10 1h 10m, 1 change Carnforth	13:20 Manchester Oxford Road	Find Tickets
12:40 1h 11m, Direct Carnforth	13:51 Manchester Oxford Road	Find Tickets
13:43 1h 37m, 1 change Carnforth	15:20 Manchester Oxford Road	Find Tickets
14:39 1h 11m, Direct Carnforth	15:50 Paris	Find Tickets

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How to book cheap train tickets from Carnforth to Manchester

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

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

Group travel deals

If your party consists of 3 to 9 travelers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Carnforth to Manchester more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.

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