The average train between Manchester Victoria and Carnforth takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 hours between Manchester Victoria and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Victoria is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 8:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 1h 23m. 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 23m.
Manchester Victoria to Carnforth train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate 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 94 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Deansgate to Carnforth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 5m.