The average train between Chester and Carnforth takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Carnforth. 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 Chester and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay 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 Chester to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Carnforth station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Chester to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Chester to Carnforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Carnforth is 104.6 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Carnforth via Warrington Bank Quay and Lancaster in around 2h 6m.