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Watford Junction to Carnforth train route details

First train

05:48

Last train

22:05

Departure station

Watford Junction

Arrival city

Carnforth

Journey time

3h 13m

Distance

198 miles

Price

SAR 174.33*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, LNR & WMR

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14:38 4h 8m, 3 change Watford Junction	18:46 Carnforth	Find Tickets
14:46 4h, 2 change Watford Junction	18:46 Carnforth	Find Tickets
15:51 3h 32m, 1 change Watford Junction	19:23 Carnforth	Find Tickets
16:34 4h 6m, 3 change Watford Junction	20:40 Carnforth	Find Tickets
16:34 4h 26m, 2 change Watford Junction	21:00 Carnforth	Find Tickets
16:46 3h 54m, 2 change Watford Junction	20:40 Paris	Find Tickets

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