The average train between London and Carnforth takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 2 hours between London and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Carnforth station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
London to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your London to Carnforth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between London and Carnforth is 341.2 km. The road distance is 378 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Lancaster hourly. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 2h 25m.