Exeter to Carnforth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Carnforth takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.

6h 7m
Duration: 294 mi
Distance: £137
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 53m

£114–175

Exeter to Carnforth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Exeter and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:28 PM → 7:22 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 8:40 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:27 PM → 1:23 PM
Arrives next day
17h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 4:03 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 7:11 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:11 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.