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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Carnforth takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

4h 22m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Leicester to Carnforth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leicester and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Carnforth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Carnforth, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Carnforth via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 20m.

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