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Manchester to Carnforth Train Route Details

First train
First train
18:24
Last train
Last train
23:07
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Carnforth
Journey time
Journey time
2h 38m
Distance
Distance
51 miles
Price
Price
KWD 0.87*
Train operators
Train operators
Northern, TransPennine Express

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18:24
2h 16m, 2 change
Manchester Oxford Road
20:40
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast
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18:39
2h 21m, 2 change
Deansgate
21:00
Carnforth
NorthernTransPennine Express
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19:08
2h 28m, 2 change
Deansgate
21:36
Carnforth
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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20:39
2h 9m, 2 change
Deansgate
22:48
Carnforth
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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21:08
2h 30m, 2 change
Deansgate
23:38
Carnforth
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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08:05
4h 11m, 2 change
Deansgate
12:16
Paris
NorthernTransPennine Express
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Explore the cheapest prices to Carnforth from Manchester this week

Fares from Manchester to Carnforth usually average around KWD 0.87, 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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Sat18Apr
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KWD 0.870
Sun19Apr
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KWD 0.870
Mon20Apr
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KWD 0.870
Tue21Apr
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KWD 0.870
Wed22Apr
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KWD 0.870
Thu23Apr
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How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Carnforth

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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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Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by traveling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.
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Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Manchester to Carnforth. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.

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