The average train between Carnforth and Bournemouth takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Carnforth to Bournemouth. 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 Carnforth and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 5:44 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Carnforth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.
Carnforth to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Carnforth to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Carnforth and Bournemouth is 383.7 km. The road distance is 504 km.
You can take a train from Carnforth to Bournemouth via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 47m.