The average train between Carnforth and Birmingham takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth to Birmingham. 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 Carnforth and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Carnforth to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Carnforth to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Carnforth to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Carnforth and Birmingham is 192 km. The road distance is 209 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 9m.