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St Helens to Carnforth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Carnforth takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from St Helens 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.

2h 7m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Carnforthtrain train Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
1h 53m
£16–31

St Helens to Carnforth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between St Helens and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 30m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 53m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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 St Helens to Carnforth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 50.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Carnforth, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Carnforth via Preston in around 1h 53m.

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