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Manchester to Carnforth Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Carnforth? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €2.40, with average prices for this route around €2.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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07:56 1 hour 5 minutes, Direct Deansgate	09:01 Carnforth	Find Tickets
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08:56 1 hour 28 minutes, 1 change Deansgate	10:24 Carnforth	Find Tickets
09:24 1 hour 32 minutes, 1 change Manchester Oxford Road	10:56 Carnforth	Find Tickets
09:56 1 hour 4 minutes, Direct Deansgate	11:00 Carnforth	Find Tickets
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Manchester to Carnforth Train Route Details

First train

04:57

Last train

22:24

Departure city

Manchester

Arrival city

Carnforth

Journey time

1 hour 4 minutes

Distance

81 km

Price

€2.40*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Carnforth

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Carnforth can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Carnforth for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Carnforth, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Carnforth ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Manchester to Carnforth more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester to Carnforth train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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