Derby to Carnforth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Carnforth takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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.

3h 48m
Duration: 128 mi
Distance: £59
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
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3h 36m

£49–76

Derby to Carnforth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Derby and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:43 PM → 6:02 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
3:43 PM → 7:11 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 8:13 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
5:43 PM → 8:30 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.