Train Carnforth to Chester from £31 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Carnforth and Chester takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 10m
Duration: 72 mi
Distance: £31
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 58m

£24–45

Carnforth to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Carnforth and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

6:21 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

10:17 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 1:57 PM
1h 46m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
1:43 PM → 3:57 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

6:21 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
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