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Rainhill to Carnforth Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:21
Last train
Last train
23:52
Departure city
Departure city
Rainhill
Arrival city
Arrival city
Carnforth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 16m
Distance
Distance
50 miles
Price
Price
TRY 1,406.57*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, Transport for Wales

What are the next train times from Rainhill to Carnforth?

Discover all upcoming Rainhill to Carnforth services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
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06:21
2h 40m, 1 change
Rainhill
09:01
Carnforth
Northern
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07:07
1h 25m, 2 change
Eccleston Park
08:32
Carnforth
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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08:07
1h 44m, 2 change
Eccleston Park
09:51
Carnforth
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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08:23
2h 37m, 1 change
Rainhill
11:00
Carnforth
Northern
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09:07
1h 17m, 2 change
Eccleston Park
10:24
Carnforth
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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09:21
2h 50m, 1 change
Rainhill
12:11
Paris
Northern
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Season tickets for frequent travelers

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