The average train between Bournemouth and Carnforth takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Carnforth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Carnforth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Bournemouth to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Bournemouth to Carnforth train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bournemouth and Carnforth is 383.7 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Carnforth via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster in around 6h 35m.