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Gateshead to Carnforth trains

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The average train between Gateshead and Carnforth takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead 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 24m
Duration
135 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 58m
£42–80

Gateshead to Carnforth train times

Trains run hourly between Gateshead and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited10h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gateshead 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.

Map of how to get from Gateshead to Carnforth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 135.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Carnforth via Carlisle and Lancaster in around 2h 58m.

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