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York to Carnforth train route details

First train

15:24

Last train

20:23

Departure city

York

Arrival city

Carnforth

Journey time

2h 12m

Distance

71 miles

Price

£40.60*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

What are the next train times from York to Carnforth?

Discover all upcoming York to Carnforth services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
15:24 3h 22m, 2 change York	18:46 Carnforth	Find Tickets
16:48 2h 23m, 1 change York	19:11 Carnforth	Find Tickets
17:20 2h 40m, 1 change York	20:00 Carnforth	Find Tickets
17:24 3h 16m, 2 change York	20:40 Carnforth	Find Tickets
17:45 2h 55m, 3 change York	20:40 Carnforth	Find Tickets
18:20 2h 40m, 1 change York	21:00 Paris	Find Tickets

Explore the cheapest prices to Carnforth from York this week

Typical ticket prices between York and Carnforth are around £40.60, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

£40.60

Fri27Mar

£40.60

Sat28Mar

£40.60

Sun29Mar

£40.60

Mon30Mar

£40.60

Tue31Mar

£40.60

Wed1Apr

£40.60

Thu2Apr

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

How to book cheap train tickets from York to Carnforth

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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.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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