The average train between Lincoln and Carnforth takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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 every 3 hours between Lincoln and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Carnforth station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Lincoln to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carnforth station.
Book your Lincoln to Carnforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Lincoln and Carnforth is 177.9 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Carnforth via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 4h 47m.