The average train between Manchester Victoria and Carnforth takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Victoria 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 Manchester Victoria and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Victoria is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Victoria to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria station and arriving at Carnforth station via Carnforth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Manchester Victoria to Carnforth train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Victoria to Carnforth train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Carnforth station.
Book your Manchester Victoria to Carnforth train tickets online with Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester Victoria and Carnforth is 79.2 km. The road distance is 95 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 11m.