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Carnforth to Preston train route details

First train
First train
05:44
Last train
Last train
22:38
Departure city
Departure city
Carnforth
Arrival city
Arrival city
Preston
Journey time
Journey time
25m
Distance
Distance
27 miles
Price
Price
€2.39*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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17:44
25m, Direct
Carnforth
18:09
Preston (Lancs)
Northern
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18:10
36m, 1 change
Carnforth
18:46
Preston (Lancs)
NorthernTransPennine Express
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18:56
51m, 1 change
Carnforth
19:47
Preston (Lancs)
NorthernTransPennine Express
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19:15
39m, 1 change
Carnforth
19:54
Preston (Lancs)
Northern
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19:51
28m, Direct
Carnforth
20:19
Preston (Lancs)
Northern
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20:38
29m, Direct
Carnforth
21:07
Paris
Northern
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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