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Carnforth to Swindon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carnforth and Swindon takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Carnforth to Swindon. 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 30m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain train
5h 42m
£91–155

Carnforth to Swindon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carnforth and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Swindon at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)10h 43m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 10m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carnforth to Swindon? 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: 247.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Carnforth to Swindon via Lancaster, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 42m.

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