The average train between Stirling and Carnforth takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling 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 Stirling and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stirling is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Carnforth station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Stirling to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Stirling to Carnforth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stirling and Carnforth is 233.5 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Carnforth via Haymarket and Lancaster in around 4h 7m.