The average train between Penrith and Carnforth takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 49 min. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 14m • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

1h 49m • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Carnforth station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Penrith to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Penrith to Carnforth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Carnforth is 59.8 km. The road distance is 92 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Lancaster hourly. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 34 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.