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Carnforth to Preston train route details

First train
First train
17:46
Last train
Last train
22:38
Departure station
Departure station
Carnforth
Arrival city
Arrival city
Preston
Journey time
Journey time
1h 5m
Distance
Distance
42 km
Price
Price
€ 2.39*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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17:46
1h 19m, 1 change
Carnforth
19:05
Lancs
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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18:10
1h 14m, 1 change
Carnforth
19:24
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NorthernTransPennine Express
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18:56
1h 13m, 1 change
Carnforth
20:09
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NorthernTransPennine Express
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19:15
1h 20m, 1 change
Carnforth
20:35
Lancs
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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19:53
1h 27m, 1 change
Carnforth
21:20
Lancs
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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21:04
1h 11m, 1 change
Carnforth
22:15
Paris
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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Ticket prices for Carnforth to Preston typically cost around € 2.39, 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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Thu16Apr
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Fri17Apr
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Sat18Apr
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Sun19Apr
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How to book cheap train tickets from Carnforth to Preston

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Carnforth and Preston on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
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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.
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Book in advance

Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Carnforth to Preston. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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