The average train between Carnforth and Southampton takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Carnforth to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Southampton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Carnforth to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.
Carnforth to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Carnforth to Southampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Carnforth and Southampton is 370.2 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Carnforth to Southampton Central via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 12m.