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Manchester to Carnforth Train Route Details

First train
First train
14:24
Last train
Last train
22:08
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Carnforth
Journey time
Journey time
2h 6m
Distance
Distance
51 miles
Price
Price
$2.79*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, Transport for Wales

What are the next train times from Manchester to Carnforth?

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14:24
2h 35m, 2 change
Manchester Oxford Road
16:59
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast
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15:24
2h 17m, 2 change
Manchester Oxford Road
17:41
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast
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15:39
2h 17m, 2 change
Deansgate
17:56
Carnforth
NorthernTransPennine Express
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16:25
2h 21m, 2 change
Manchester Oxford Road
18:46
Carnforth
TransPennine Express
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17:08
2h 15m, 2 change
Deansgate
19:23
Carnforth
NorthernTransPennine Express
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17:24
2h 33m, 2 change
Manchester Oxford Road
19:57
Paris
TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast
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Explore the cheapest prices to Carnforth from Manchester this week

Typical ticket prices between Manchester and Carnforth are around $2.79, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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Where to stay near Carnforth

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    GO2 Lancaster Centre Hotel by OYO
    6 Spring Garden St, King St
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    12 King St
    9.5/10
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    6 Spring Garden St, King St
    8.0/10
    124 review
  • The Port House
    The Port House
    Moneyclose Lane
    9.1/10
    34 review
  • Premier Inn Lancaster
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    11-12 Newton Terrace, Caton Rd
    8.0/10
    42 review
  • Secret Suites
    Secret Suites
    35 Sun Street
    9.4/10
    27 review
  • The Royal Hotel and Bar
    The Royal Hotel and Bar
    Thurnham St, Lancaster
    8.9/10
    67 review
  • The Royal Heysham
    The Royal Heysham
    9 Main St
    9.3/10
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