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Rainhill to Carnforth train route details

First train

06:21

Last train

23:52

Departure city

Rainhill

Arrival city

Carnforth

Journey time

1h 16m

Distance

80 km

Price

€ 27.21*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, Transport for Wales

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
13:38 1h 34m, 2 change Eccleston Park	15:12 Carnforth	Find Tickets
14:21 2h 41m, 1 change Rainhill	17:02 Carnforth	Find Tickets
14:37 1h 34m, 2 change Eccleston Park	16:11 Carnforth	Find Tickets
15:07 1h 55m, 2 change Eccleston Park	17:02 Carnforth	Find Tickets
15:21 2h 39m, 1 change Rainhill	18:00 Carnforth	Find Tickets
16:07 1h 34m, 2 change Eccleston Park	17:41 Paris	Find Tickets

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To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

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