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Trains from Carnforth (CNF) to Rainford (RNF)

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15

train journeys
per day

42

miles (68 kms)

1hrs 40 mins

fastest journey

05:43 / 23:51

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Carnforth (CNF) to Rainford (RNF)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Carnforth and Rainford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Carnforth to Rainford is approximately 42 miles (68 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 40 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Carnforth and Rainford.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Carnforth to Rainford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 40 mins.

Journeys from Carnforth to Rainford Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:43
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:44
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    08:31
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:43
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    09:31
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:39
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    10:31
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:40
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    11:31
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:57
    2 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    12:31
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:40
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    13:31
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:43
    1 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    14:23
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:43
    1 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    15:31
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:43
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    16:31
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:39
    1 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    17:31
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:43
    1 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    18:31
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:43
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    19:31
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    22:38
    7 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    06:31
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    23:41
    7 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    07:32
    Carnforth
    Rainford
    Carnforth to Rainford

About Carnforth Station

Station name Carnforth (CNF)
Address Carnforth station, Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ET
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Rainford Station

Station name Rainford (RNF)
Address Rainford station, Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJ
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Carnforth and Rainford

The travel time between Carnforth and Rainford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Carnforth and Rainford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:51.

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Amenities on trains between Carnforth and Rainford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Carnforth & Rainford. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Carnforth and Rainford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Carnforth and Rainford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.