The average train between York and Carnforth takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 every 4 hours between York and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Carnforth station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
York to Carnforth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Carnforth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carnforth station.
Book your York to Carnforth train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between York and Carnforth is 111.8 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from York to Carnforth via Leeds in around 3h 4m.