The average train between Perth and Carnforth takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 Perth and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Carnforth station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Perth to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Perth to Carnforth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Carnforth is 255.5 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Carnforth via Haymarket and Lancaster in around 4h 49m.