Train Carlisle to Carnforth from £32 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Carnforth takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

1h 15m
Duration: 75 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Carlisle to Carnforth train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:55 PM → 4:10 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
3:47 PM → 5:01 PM
1h 14m • 1 change
4:31 PM → 5:41 PM
1h 9m • 1 change
4:48 PM → 5:55 PM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:43 AM → 6:57 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 7:42 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:43 AM → 6:57 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 7:42 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Carnforth.

Launch map view

Distance: 74.9 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Carnforth, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Lancaster hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 50 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.

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