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Preston to Carnforth train route details

First train
First train
21:05
Last train
Last train
23:10
Departure city
Departure city
Preston
Arrival city
Arrival city
Carnforth
Journey time
Journey time
26m
Distance
Distance
42 km
Price
Price
AU$ 3.58*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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21:05
36m, 1 change
Lancs
21:41
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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21:43
36m, 1 change
Lancs
22:19
Carnforth
Avanti West CoastNorthern
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23:10
27m, Direct
Lancs
23:37
Carnforth
Northern
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05:18
31m, Direct
Lancs
05:49
Carnforth
Northern
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05:36
1h 22m, 1 change
Lancs
06:58
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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06:34
28m, Direct
Lancs
07:02
Paris
Northern
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Ticket prices for Preston to Carnforth typically cost around AU$ 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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