The average train between Burnley and Carnforth takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley 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 2 hours between Burnley and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Carnforth station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Burnley to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carnforth station.
Book your Burnley to Carnforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Burnley and Carnforth is 50.9 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Carnforth via Preston in around 2h 1m.