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Manchester to Carnforth train route details

First train
First train
04:54
Last train
Last train
22:24
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Carnforth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 4m
Distance
Distance
81 km
Price
Price
€ 2.40*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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13:56
1h 16m, Direct
Deansgate
15:12
Carnforth
Northern
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14:56
1h 15m, 1 change
Deansgate
16:11
Carnforth
Northern
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15:56
1h 6m, Direct
Deansgate
17:02
Carnforth
Northern
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16:25
1h 16m, 1 change
Manchester Oxford Road
17:41
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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16:56
1h 4m, Direct
Deansgate
18:00
Carnforth
Northern
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17:24
1h 22m, 1 change
Manchester Oxford Road
18:46
Paris
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Carnforth

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Book in advance

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Group travel deals

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

Regular commuters travelling between Manchester and Carnforth - 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.

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