Cardiff to Carnforth Trains

Cardiff to Carnforth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Carnforth takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Carnforth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 3m
Duration: 216 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

4h 49m

£73–118

Cardiff to Carnforth train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:53 AM → 4:10 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 5:01 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 6:45 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:51 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:51 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:51 AM
5h 18m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Carnforth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Cardiff to Carnforth trains

Trip Overview

Train

Cardiff to Carnforth train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:53 AM → 4:10 PM

11:53 AM → 5:01 PM

12:55 PM → 5:41 PM

1:53 PM → 6:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:51 AM

5:48 AM → 10:23 AM

6:46 AM → 12:11 PM

7:53 AM → 12:58 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:51 AM

5:48 AM → 10:23 AM

6:46 AM → 12:11 PM

7:53 AM → 12:58 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:51 AM

5:48 AM → 10:23 AM

6:46 AM → 12:11 PM

7:53 AM → 12:58 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Carnforth, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Cardiff to Carnforth trains

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Cardiff to Carnforth train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:53 AM → 4:10 PM

11:53 AM → 5:01 PM

12:55 PM → 5:41 PM

1:53 PM → 6:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:51 AM

5:48 AM → 10:23 AM

6:46 AM → 12:11 PM

7:53 AM → 12:58 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:51 AM

5:48 AM → 10:23 AM

6:46 AM → 12:11 PM

7:53 AM → 12:58 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:51 AM

5:48 AM → 10:23 AM

6:46 AM → 12:11 PM

7:53 AM → 12:58 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Carnforth, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Carnforth

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