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Manchester to Carnforth train route details

First train
First train
20:25
Last train
Last train
22:24
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Carnforth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 4m
Distance
Distance
51 miles
Price
Price
€2.40*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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20:25
1h 16m, 1 change
Manchester Oxford Road
21:41
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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20:39
1h 40m, 2 change
Deansgate
22:19
Carnforth
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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22:24
1h 13m, Direct
Manchester Oxford Road
23:37
Carnforth
Northern
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04:57
2h 1m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
06:58
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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05:55
1h 7m, Direct
Deansgate
07:02
Carnforth
Northern
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06:26
1h 17m, 1 change
Manchester Oxford Road
07:43
Paris
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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Sat25Apr
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How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Carnforth

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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Group travel deals

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Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Manchester to Carnforth when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

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