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Carnforth to Wakefield train route details

First train

05:44

Last train

22:38

Departure station

Carnforth

Arrival city

Wakefield

Journey time

1h 59m

Distance

61 miles

Price

£37.40*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, Grand Central

What are the next train times from Carnforth to Wakefield?

Discover all upcoming Carnforth to Wakefield 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
11:40 3h 11m, 2 change Carnforth	14:51 Wakefield Westgate	Find Tickets
12:58 1h 59m, 1 change Carnforth	14:57 Wakefield Westgate	Find Tickets
13:43 3h 8m, 3 change Carnforth	16:51 Wakefield Westgate	Find Tickets
14:57 2h 7m, 1 change Carnforth	17:04 Wakefield Westgate	Find Tickets
15:39 3h 12m, 2 change Carnforth	18:51 Wakefield Westgate	Find Tickets
16:44 3h 7m, 3 change Carnforth	19:51 Paris	Find Tickets

Explore the cheapest prices to Wakefield from Carnforth this week

Typical ticket prices between Carnforth and Wakefield are around £37.40, 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!

£37.40

Thu19Feb

£37.40

Fri20Feb

£37.40

Sat21Feb

£37.40

Sun22Feb

£37.40

Mon23Feb

£37.40

Tue24Feb

£37.40

Wed25Feb

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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 Carnforth to Wakefield

Season tickets for frequent travellers

Regular commuters travelling between Carnforth and Wakefield - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.

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.

Group travel deals

Travelling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Carnforth to Wakefield more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues travelling together.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

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