The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Carnforth takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 hourly between Newcastle upon Tyne and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 19m • 2 changes


3h 30m • 2 changes


2h 57m • 2 changes


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2h 49m • 2 changes


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2h 52m • 2 changes


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3h 19m • 2 changes


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3h 8m • 2 changes


2h 58m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Carnforth station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Carnforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Carnforth is 120 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Carnforth via Carlisle and Lancaster in around 3h 1m.