The average train between Oxford and Carnforth takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 Oxford and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Carnforth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Oxford to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Carnforth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Oxford to Carnforth train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Oxford and Carnforth is 283 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Carnforth via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster in around 4h 40m.