Train Penrith to Carnforth from £25 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Carnforth takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 48 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.

1h 4m
Duration: 57 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 8m

£20–36

Penrith to Carnforth train times

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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

7:49 PM → 8:39 PM
50 min • 1 change
9:48 PM → 11:37 PM
1h 49m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:59 AM → 6:57 AM
58 min • 1 change
6:46 AM → 7:42 AM
56 min • 1 change
7:19 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 9:01 AM
59 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:59 AM → 6:57 AM
58 min • 1 change
6:46 AM → 7:42 AM
56 min • 1 change
7:19 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 9:01 AM
59 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:59 AM → 6:57 AM
58 min • 1 change
6:46 AM → 7:42 AM
56 min • 1 change
7:19 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 9:01 AM
59 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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