The average train between Holmes Chapel and Carnforth takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Holmes Chapel is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holmes Chapel to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Holmes Chapel station and arriving at Carnforth station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Holmes Chapel to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Crewe station.
Holmes Chapel to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Holmes Chapel to Carnforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holmes Chapel and Carnforth is 106.7 km. The road distance is 139 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Lancaster hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 59 min.