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Preston to Carnforth train route details

First train

05:18

Last train

23:10

Departure city

Preston

Arrival city

Carnforth

Journey time

26m

Distance

42 km

Price

OMR 1.090*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
14:05 52m, 1 change Preston (Lancs)	14:57 Carnforth	Find Tickets
14:45 27m, Direct Preston (Lancs)	15:12 Carnforth	Find Tickets
15:33 38m, 1 change Preston (Lancs)	16:11 Carnforth	Find Tickets
15:41 30m, 1 change Preston (Lancs)	16:11 Carnforth	Find Tickets
16:33 29m, Direct Preston (Lancs)	17:02 Carnforth	Find Tickets
17:04 37m, 1 change Preston (Lancs)	17:41 Paris	Find Tickets

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How to book cheap train tickets from Preston to Carnforth

Season tickets for frequent travellers

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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Preston to Carnforth when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

Group travel deals

If you are travelling in a group of 3 to 9 people, you can take advantage of group discounts (offered by most train companies) for up to 1/3 off standard fares. This can make travelling from Preston to Carnforth more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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