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Outbound fromLiverpool Lime Street to Carnforth by train
It takes an average of 2h 36m to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Carnforth by train, over a distance of around 51 miles (81 km). There are normally 39 trains per day travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Carnforth and tickets for this journey start from £21.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:15 | |
| Departure station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
| Arrival station | Carnforth | |
| Journey time | From 1h 24m | |
| Distance | 51 miles (81 km) | |
| Frequency | 39 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21.50 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Carnforth by train
Looking to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Carnforth by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 36 minutes to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Carnforth by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 24 minutes though. You'll usually find 39 trains per day running along the 51 miles (81 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Carnforth, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to get to Carnforth. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Liverpool Lime Street to Carnforth in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £21.50.
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Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Carnforth
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Liverpool Lime Street to Carnforth is right for you.
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