Nelson to Carnforth Trains

Nelson to Carnforth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Carnforth takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Nelson 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.

2h 31m
Duration: 54 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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2h 25m

£17–33

Nelson to Carnforth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Nelson and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:22 AM → 11:08 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
1:23 PM → 3:12 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
3:23 PM → 5:15 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
5:23 PM → 8:13 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Nelson to Carnforth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Nelson to Carnforth train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:01 AM

8:55 AM → 11:00 AM

9:55 AM → 12:11 PM

11:55 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:01 AM

8:55 AM → 11:00 AM

9:55 AM → 12:11 PM

11:55 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:01 AM

8:55 AM → 11:00 AM

9:55 AM → 12:11 PM

11:55 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:01 AM

8:55 AM → 11:00 AM

9:55 AM → 12:11 PM

11:55 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:01 AM

8:55 AM → 11:00 AM

9:55 AM → 12:11 PM

11:55 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:09 AM

8:55 AM → 11:00 AM

9:55 AM → 12:11 PM

11:55 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:22 AM → 11:08 AM

1:23 PM → 3:12 PM

3:23 PM → 5:15 PM

5:23 PM → 8:13 PM

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