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Reading to Carnforth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Carnforth takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

4h 56m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 5m
£93–151

Reading to Carnforth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 227.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Carnforth, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Carnforth via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster in around 5h 5m.

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