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Carnforth to Birmingham train route details

First train

05:44

Last train

22:38

Departure city

Carnforth

Arrival city

Birmingham

Journey time

2h 22m

Distance

120 miles

Price

€18.39*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
21:38 9h 10m, 3 change Carnforth	06:48 +1 Birmingham New Street		Find Tickets
22:38 8h 18m, 2 change Carnforth	06:56 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

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How to book cheap train tickets from Carnforth to Birmingham

Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.

Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you travel between Carnforth and Birmingham on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

A wide selection of Railcards is available, many providing 1/3 off most train tickets — from the 16-25 and 26-30 Railcards to Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior options. With the 16-17 Saver, you can even get 50% off. Purchasing and storing your Railcard in the Trip.com app is quick and simple, ensuring instant access to generous discounts whenever you travel.

Split Tickets discount

While it may sound surprising, splitting your route into smaller segments and purchasing separate low-cost tickets can greatly reduce the overall fare, all without changing seats. The best part is that Trip.com does all the splitting and organising for you, removing any need for time-consuming research on your end.

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