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Compare train for Carnforth to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carnforth to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Carnforth to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Carnforth to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $26 (€22) compared to roughly $22 (€19) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Carnforth to Manchester
How to get from Carnforth to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carnforth to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G89882
8:39 AM 1h12 Carnforth station (CNF) 9:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G89882
8:39 AM 1h12 Carnforth station (CNF) 9:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G89883
9:40 AM 1h11 Carnforth station (CNF) 10:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C32428 · G89869
9:56 AM 1h55 Carnforth station (CNF) 11:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) $25 1 One-way 1 transfer 
W84901+C324289:56 AM 1h26 Carnforth station (CNF) 11:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer- W84903+C17215
10:55 AM 1h27 Carnforth station (CNF) 12:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carnforth and Manchester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carnforth station (CNF) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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