The average train between Liverpool and Carnforth takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Carnforth station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Liverpool to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carnforth station.
Book your Liverpool to Carnforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Liverpool and Carnforth is 81 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Carnforth via Preston in around 2h 20m.