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Carnforth to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carnforth and Cambridge takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth to Cambridge. 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 2m
Duration
291 mi
Distance
£122
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Lancaster to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 25m
£103–179

Carnforth to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Carnforth and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern11h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carnforth to Cambridge? 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.

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  • Distance: 291 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Carnforth to Cambridge via Lancaster, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 4h 25m.

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