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Carnforth to Chester train route details

First train
First train
20:36
Last train
Last train
22:30
Departure city
Departure city
Carnforth
Arrival city
Arrival city
Chester
Journey time
Journey time
2h 47m
Distance
Distance
104 km
Price
Price
€ 58.68*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, Transport for Wales

What are the next train times from Carnforth to Chester?

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20:36
3h 10m, 3 change
Carnforth
23:46
Chester
NorthernTransPennine Express
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21:35
11h 53m, 3 change
Carnforth
09:28
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Chester
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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09:29
3h 28m, 3 change
Carnforth
12:57
Chester
NorthernTransPennine Express
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10:40
3h 18m, 3 change
Carnforth
13:58
Chester
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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11:50
2h 59m, 2 change
Carnforth
14:49
Chester
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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12:22
3h 35m, 3 change
Carnforth
15:57
Paris
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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Ticket prices for Carnforth to Chester typically cost around € 58.68, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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Mon20Apr
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Tue21Apr
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Thu23Apr
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