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Manchester to Carnforth Train Route Details

First train
First train
14:30
Last train
Last train
22:24
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Carnforth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 4m
Distance
Distance
51 miles
Price
Price
BRL 14.03*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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14:30
1h 32m, 1 change
Manchester Oxford Road
16:02
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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14:52
1h 21m, 2 change
Manchester Oxford Road
16:13
Carnforth
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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15:52
1h 24m, Direct
Manchester Oxford Road
17:16
Carnforth
Northern
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16:30
1h 31m, 1 change
Manchester Oxford Road
18:01
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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16:52
1h 21m, Direct
Manchester Oxford Road
18:13
Carnforth
Northern
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17:30
1h 42m, 1 change
Manchester Oxford Road
19:12
Paris
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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Fares from Manchester to Carnforth usually average around BRL 14.03, 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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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

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.
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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