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Manchester to Carnforth Train Route Details
First train
19:24
Last train
21:08
Journey time
2h 18m
Distance
81 km
Price
1,06 OMR*
What are the next train times from Manchester to Carnforth?
Discover all upcoming Manchester to Carnforth services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
19:24 Manchester Oxford Road | 20:40 Carnforth |   | Find Tickets |
19:56 Deansgate | 21:00 Carnforth | | Find Tickets |
20:25 Manchester Oxford Road | 21:41 Carnforth | | Find Tickets |
22:24 Manchester Oxford Road | 23:37 Carnforth | | Find Tickets |
05:08 Manchester Oxford Road | 07:43 Carnforth |  | Find Tickets |
06:25 Manchester Oxford Road | 08:45 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Explore the cheapest prices to Carnforth from Manchester this week
Fares from Manchester to Carnforth usually average around 1,06 OMR, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!
*Prices may change due to real-time fluctuations. Please refer to the latest price.
How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Carnforth
Season tickets for frequent travelers
If you travel between Manchester and Carnforth on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
Travel during Off-Peak train times
We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by traveling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.
Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Explore a range of Railcards that typically offer 1/3 off most train tickets, including the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, as well as the 16-17 Saver, which offers 50% off. They’re easy to purchase and store digitally in your Trip.com app, meaning you're only ever a tap away from great savings.
Split Tickets discount
It might seem unusual, but buying several cheaper tickets for different sections of your journey can result in substantial savings - and you won't need to move seats at all. Even better, Trip.com automatically finds and arranges these split tickets for you, so there's no complicated planning required.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Released up to 12 weeks in advance, these tickets are usually the most budget-friendly choice for savvy travelers
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Allow for cheaper and more flexible travel when avoiding weekday rush hour times
Flexi Season tickets
Flexi Season tickets combine flexibility with value, letting you travel on any 8 days within a 28-day period. It's an ideal choice if you don't commute every day but want discounted fares.
Return train tickets
Covers a round trip, including both the outward and return journeys between the same two stations
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.