The average train between Cardiff and Carnforth takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 hourly between Cardiff and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Carnforth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Carnforth station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Cardiff to Carnforth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Carnforth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Cardiff to Carnforth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Carnforth is 295.8 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Carnforth via Crewe and Lancaster in around 4h 53m.