Leicester to Carnforth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Carnforth takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

4h 22m
Duration: 166 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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4h 20m

£61–104

Leicester to Carnforth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leicester and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:06 PM → 5:01 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 6:00 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
4:06 PM → 8:12 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
5:06 PM → 8:59 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:54 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
2:11 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 8:13 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
11:06 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
11:06 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
11:06 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
11:06 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
11:06 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.