The average train between Carnforth and Chester takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. 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.
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 10:38 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Chester. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Carnforth to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Carnforth to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Carnforth to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Carnforth and Chester is 104.6 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Carnforth to Chester via Lancaster and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 3m.