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Preston to Carnforth train route details

First train
First train
05:40
Last train
Last train
22:00
Departure city
Departure city
Preston
Arrival city
Arrival city
Carnforth
Journey time
Journey time
1h 20m
Distance
Distance
42 km
Price
Price
S$ 3.58*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern

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05:40
1h 18m, 1 change
Lancs
06:58
Carnforth
Avanti West CoastNorthern
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06:30
1h 18m, 1 change
Lancs
07:48
Carnforth
Avanti West CoastNorthern
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07:20
1h 12m, 1 change
Lancs
08:32
Carnforth
Avanti West CoastNorthern
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08:00
1h 9m, 1 change
Lancs
09:09
Carnforth
Avanti West CoastNorthern
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08:25
1h 27m, 1 change
Lancs
09:52
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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09:10
1h 14m, 1 change
Lancs
10:24
Paris
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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Ticket prices for Preston to Carnforth typically cost around S$ 3.58, 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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How to book cheap train tickets from Preston to Carnforth

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